Training the next generation of virologists
Biography Assistant Professor of Surgery Dr. Carchman’s laboratory focuses on defining novel ways to prevent and treat anal cancer, which is caused by the same human papillomaviruses, such as HPV16, associated with cervical cancer and a growing fraction of head and neck cancers. They are currently examining systemic and topical therapies to treat anal dysplasia, …
Biography Assistant Professor of Pathobiological Sciences Dr. Reynolds’ laboratory is primarily focused on the immune response to immunodeficiency virus infections using nonhuman primate models of HIV infection. In particular, they are investigating how adaptive immune responses can prevent or eliminate immunodeficiency virus infections through the use of vaccines or novel cure strategies. They are also …
Biography Associate Professor of Medicine Dr. Westergaard’s research group investigates social and behavioral factors relevant to the prevention and treatment of viral infections. Their current research is focused on the intersection between substance use disorders and the epidemics of HIV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the United States. They study health-related behaviors among people …
Biography Professor of Biochemistry, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences The overarching research theme in the Wright lab is to develop cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) technologies for addressing fundamental questions in protein assembly, virology, cell biology, and host-pathogen interactions. This has laid the groundwork for Dr. Wright and her group to determine the 3D structures of …