Arbovirus Dissemination and Transmission
Arbovirus dissemination and transmission are essential for spread and disease. We are interested in understanding the fundamental molecular mechanisms governing these processes and we use multidisciplinary approaches to sort out how arboviruses cause so much trouble.
Mosquito-Arbovirus Interactions
We are only beginning to understand the dynamic interactions between arboviruses and insects. In this project, we are taking "Omics" approaches to better understand how insects and viruses battle during infection.
Alphavirus Infectivity
Infecting a new cell is the first step for a successful virus. In this project, we look to dissect the molecular details in alphavirus attachment and entry into host cells.
Viral Evolution
Viruses evolve and they do it fast! We are interested in understanding how viruses evolve, what host pressures push and pull on them, and what the consequences of evolution may be for viral emergence and disease.
