Dr. Fenjves' research over the last 10 years has been focused on exploring the potential of viral vectors as vehicles for gene transfer. Since joining the Diabetes Research Institute, she has concentrated her efforts on engineering islet cells in such a way as to prevent their damage and ensure successful transplantation. As such, her work is part of the collaborative effort to optimize islet transplantation as a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Dr. Fenjves is also involved in the University of Miami's Office of Technology Transfer, where she is the scientific liaison between the scientific community and the corporations interested in funding their research.