Claire Marie Filone, a postdoctoral researcher in the Connor Lab, led the research that identified a new chemical class of compounds that have the potential to block genetically diverse viruses from replicating. The findings, published in Chemistry & Biology, could allow for the development of broad-spectrum antiviral medications to treat a number of viruses, including […]
Obesity and type 2 diabetes are two closely associated diseases that are increasing at epidemic rates worldwide. Inflammation, predominantly from cells of the immune systems, plays critical roles in pathogenesis of both diseases, and may be key to the development of type 2 diabetes in obese individuals. New work published by Barbara Nikolajczyk’s team indicates that […]
Michael Wilson, a neurologist and post-doctoral fellow in Duprex lab, was one of eight young neurologists nationwide awarded a two year American Brain Foundation Fellowship from the American Academy of Neurology. The fellowship supports translational research into new therapies and delivery methods for encephalitis caused by Japanese encephalitis virus and Nipah virus.
Ron Corley, Paul Duprex, and Elke Muhlberger participated in “Threading the NEIDL,” a 1 hour documentary posted on This Week in Virology (TWIV), an American Society for Microbiology webcast, hosted by Vincent Racaniello and co-hosted by Alan Dove and Rich Condit. This documentary provides viewers with a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the […]