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Virus-Virus-Host Interactions
We use novel RNA and DNA virus co-infection assays to identify virus-encoded immune evasion factors.
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Poxvirus Pathogenesis
We study how these large, complex, and highly pathogenic viruses manipulate the host cell to promote their own replication.
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Invertebrate Model Systems
We use newly developed virus-invertebrate host systems to identify antiviral factors encoded by eukaryotic organisms.
Research
Central to any virus life cycle is the replication of virus genetic material. However, the intracellular environment that viruses require for their replication is also the very thing that could destroy them.
Recent Publications
The Antiviral RNA interference Response Provides Resistance to Lethal Arbovirus Infection and Vertical Virus Transmission in Caenorhabditis elegans.
Curr Biol 2017 (In Press)
Positions
We are always looking for highly motivated students and postdoctoral fellows with interest in virus-host interactions to join our team!