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Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Virology

Companies can greatly benefit from collaborating with academic researchers in the field of Virology. Here are a few reasons why:

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Virology include Burcu Vitrinel, Ph.D., Dr. David Siderovski, Ph.D., Shariq Usmani, PhD, Dr. Andrew Bernard, Ph.D., Garrett A. Perchetti, Research Scientist - Virology, Brendan Monogue, Ph.D., Dr. Justin Whalley, Ph.D, Samuel Ojima Adejoh, Francisco JRC Coelho, Jeffrey Townsend, Thaddeus Allen, and Ganna Galitska.

Burcu Vitrinel, Ph.D.

San Francisco
Cross-functional life sciences strategy professional with a Ph.D. in genetics
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Virology
Other Research Expertise (15)
Molecular Biology
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Aging
Computer Science Applications
And 10 more
About
Cross-functional life sciences **strategy** professional with a doctoral degree in **genetics**; worked on 16+ projects in collaboration with 7+ big pharma clients as the lead consultant in a **client-facing** role. Exceptional understanding of current life sciences **market trends**. Scientist with 10+ years of wet-lab with hands-on **CRISPR-Cas9 gene** **editing and tandem mass-spectrometry** experience with 3 first-author papers. Experienced primary market researcher for pharmaceutical companies. Award-winning science communicator for a wide range of audiences tailored to different internal and external stakeholders.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

10 total publications

Proteomic Signatures of the Serological Response to Influenza Vaccination in a Large Human Cohort Study

Viruses / Nov 09, 2022

Wu, S., Pushalkar, S., Maity, S., Pressler, M., Rendleman, J., Vitrinel, B., Carlock, M., Ross, T., Choi, H., & Vogel, C. (2022). Proteomic Signatures of the Serological Response to Influenza Vaccination in a Large Human Cohort Study. Viruses, 14(11), 2479. https://doi.org/10.3390/v14112479

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Dr. David Siderovski, Ph.D.

Fort Worth
Professor of Computational Pharmacology; Chair of HSC SBS Dept. of Pharmacology & Neuroscience
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Virology
Other Research Expertise (25)
Regulator of G protein Signaling (RGS) proteins
Pharmacology
Molecular Biology
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Molecular Medicine
And 20 more
About
Dr. David Siderovski is a renowned scientist and academic, with a career spanning over two decades. He received his Ph.D. in Medical Biophysics from the University of Toronto in 1997, where he specialized in signal transduction and cellular signaling pathways. After completing his doctorate, Dr. Siderovski held various faculty positions at prestigious universities, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, West Virginia University School of Medicine, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center. At these institutions, Dr. Siderovski has made significant contributions to the field of pharmacology through his research on G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and RGS proteins, which are key regulators of GPCR cellular signaling. His work has helped to advance the understanding of RGS proteins and their roles in various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurological disorders. In addition to his research, Dr. Siderovski is also a dedicated educator and mentor. He has taught and mentored numerous undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, and has served as a mentor for postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty members. He is known for his passion and enthusiasm for science and his ability to inspire and guide the next generation of scientists. Dr. Siderovski has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the scientific community. He was the recipient of the Abel Award in 2004 from the American Society of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics for his pioneering discoveries of the RGS proteins and the GoLoco motif. He has also served on editorial boards of several scientific journals (including a decade at *J.Biol.Chem.*) and has been a member of various scientific committees, NIH study section panels, and pharma/biotech advisory boards, including for Inspire, Wyeth, and BellBrook Labs. Overall, Dr. David Siderovski is a highly accomplished and respected scientist and educator, whose research has had a significant impact on the field of pharmacology. His dedication and passion for science continue to inspire and influence the next generation of researchers in this field.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

94 total publications

HIV-1 Tat Directly Interacts with the Interferon-Induced, Double-Stranded RNA-Dependent Kinase, PKR

Virology / Nov 01, 1995

MCMILLAN, N. A. J., CHUN, R. F., SIDEROVSKI, D. P., GALABRU, J., TOONE, W. M., SAMUEL, C. E., MAK, T. W., HOVANESSIAN, A. G., JEANG, K.-T., & WILLIAMS, B. R. G. (1995). HIV-1 Tat Directly Interacts with the Interferon-Induced, Double-Stranded RNA-Dependent Kinase, PKR. Virology, 213(2), 413–424. https://doi.org/10.1006/viro.1995.0014

A P-loop Mutation in Gα Subunits Prevents Transition to the Active State: Implications for G-protein Signaling in Fungal Pathogenesis

PLoS Pathogens / Feb 23, 2012

Bosch, D. E., Willard, F. S., Ramanujam, R., Kimple, A. J., Willard, M. D., Naqvi, N. I., & Siderovski, D. P. (2012). A P-loop Mutation in Gα Subunits Prevents Transition to the Active State: Implications for G-protein Signaling in Fungal Pathogenesis. PLoS Pathogens, 8(2), e1002553. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1002553

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Shariq Usmani, PhD

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Virology
Other Research Expertise (9)
Microbiology
Immunology
Molecular Biology
Genetics
Biochemistry
And 4 more
About
Dr. Shariq Usmani is scientific director at Cabaletta bio, a leader in cell therapy for autoimmune diseases (https://www.cabalettabio.com). He leads a research team in preclinical R&D organization at Cabaletta bio. He directly manage a talented group of Senior Scientists, Scientists and Research Associates to spearhead and drive innovation in cell therapies and biologics in autoimmune disease indications. <br> He is also serves as consultant at Zohdan Bio, where he provides strategic support for preclinical R&D programs focused on gene therapy, genome editing, and virology. With a deep foundation in oncology and biologics, Dr. Usmani has led groundbreaking work in both academia and industry, including his tenures at Sana Biotechnology, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. He's led and spearheaded the development of innovative in vivo genome editing platforms, optimized viral vectors, and engineered cutting-edge reporter assays.
Most Relevant Publications (10+)

22 total publications

Nef Proteins of Epidemic HIV-1 Group O Strains Antagonize Human Tetherin

Cell Host &amp; Microbe / Nov 01, 2014

Kluge, S. F., Mack, K., Iyer, S. S., Pujol, F. M., Heigele, A., Learn, G. H., Usmani, S. M., Sauter, D., Joas, S., Hotter, D., Bibollet-Ruche, F., Plenderleith, L. J., Peeters, M., Geyer, M., Sharp, P. M., Fackler, O. T., Hahn, B. H., & Kirchhoff, F. (2014). Nef Proteins of Epidemic HIV-1 Group O Strains Antagonize Human Tetherin. Cell Host &amp; Microbe, 16(5), 639–650. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chom.2014.10.002

Human Tetherin Exerts Strong Selection Pressure on the HIV-1 Group N Vpu Protein

PLoS Pathogens / Dec 20, 2012

Sauter, D., Unterweger, D., Vogl, M., Usmani, S. M., Heigele, A., Kluge, S. F., Hermkes, E., Moll, M., Barker, E., Peeters, M., Learn, G. H., Bibollet-Ruche, F., Fritz, J. V., Fackler, O. T., Hahn, B. H., & Kirchhoff, F. (2012). Human Tetherin Exerts Strong Selection Pressure on the HIV-1 Group N Vpu Protein. PLoS Pathogens, 8(12), e1003093. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1003093

Liquefaction of Semen Generates and Later Degrades a Conserved Semenogelin Peptide That Enhances HIV Infection

Journal of Virology / Jul 01, 2014

Roan, N. R., Liu, H., Usmani, S. M., Neidleman, J., Müller, J. A., Avila-Herrera, A., Gawanbacht, A., Zirafi, O., Chu, S., Dong, M., Kumar, S. T., Smith, J. F., Pollard, K. S., Fändrich, M., Kirchhoff, F., Münch, J., Witkowska, H. E., & Greene, W. C. (2014). Liquefaction of Semen Generates and Later Degrades a Conserved Semenogelin Peptide That Enhances HIV Infection. Journal of Virology, 88(13), 7221–7234. https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.00269-14

Efficient Nef-Mediated Downmodulation of TCR-CD3 and CD28 Is Associated with High CD4 + T Cell Counts in Viremic HIV-2 Infection

Journal of Virology / May 01, 2012

Khalid, M., Yu, H., Sauter, D., Usmani, S. M., Schmokel, J., Feldman, J., Gruters, R. A., van der Ende, M. E., Geyer, M., Rowland-Jones, S., Osterhaus, A. D., & Kirchhoff, F. (2012). Efficient Nef-Mediated Downmodulation of TCR-CD3 and CD28 Is Associated with High CD4 + T Cell Counts in Viremic HIV-2 Infection. Journal of Virology, 86(9), 4906–4920. https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.06856-11

Reacquisition of Nef-Mediated Tetherin Antagonism in a Single In Vivo Passage of HIV-1 through Its Original Chimpanzee Host

Cell Host &amp; Microbe / Sep 01, 2012

Götz, N., Sauter, D., Usmani, S. M., Fritz, J. V., Goffinet, C., Heigele, A., Geyer, M., Bibollet-Ruche, F., Learn, G. H., Fackler, O. T., Hahn, B. H., & Kirchhoff, F. (2012). Reacquisition of Nef-Mediated Tetherin Antagonism in a Single In Vivo Passage of HIV-1 through Its Original Chimpanzee Host. Cell Host &amp; Microbe, 12(3), 373–380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chom.2012.07.008

HIV-1 Balances the Fitness Costs and Benefits of Disrupting the Host Cell Actin Cytoskeleton Early after Mucosal Transmission

Cell Host &amp; Microbe / Jan 01, 2019

Usmani, S. M., Murooka, T. T., Deruaz, M., Koh, W. H., Sharaf, R. R., Di Pilato, M., Power, K. A., Lopez, P., Hnatiuk, R., Vrbanac, V. D., Tager, A. M., Allen, T. M., Luster, A. D., & Mempel, T. R. (2019). HIV-1 Balances the Fitness Costs and Benefits of Disrupting the Host Cell Actin Cytoskeleton Early after Mucosal Transmission. Cell Host &amp; Microbe, 25(1), 73-86.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chom.2018.12.008

The efficiency of Vpx-mediated SAMHD1 antagonism does not correlate with the potency of viral control in HIV-2-infected individuals

Retrovirology / Mar 05, 2013

Yu, H., Usmani, S. M., Borch, A., Krämer, J., Stürzel, C. M., Khalid, M., Li, X., Krnavek, D., van der Ende, M. E., Osterhaus, A. D., Gruters, R. A., & Kirchhoff, F. (2013). The efficiency of Vpx-mediated SAMHD1 antagonism does not correlate with the potency of viral control in HIV-2-infected individuals. Retrovirology, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-4690-10-27

Molecular basis of early epithelial response to streptococcal exotoxin: role of STIM1 and Orai1 proteins

Cellular Microbiology / Dec 13, 2011

Usmani, S. M., von Einem, J., Frick, M., Miklavc, P., Mayenburg, M., Husmann, M., Dietl, P., & Wittekindt, O. H. (2011). Molecular basis of early epithelial response to streptococcal exotoxin: role of STIM1 and Orai1 proteins: Streptolysin O activates SOC entry. Cellular Microbiology, 14(3), 299–315. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1462-5822.2011.01724.x

Lentiviral Nef Proteins Manipulate T Cells in a Subset-Specific Manner

Journal of Virology / Feb 15, 2015

Yu, H., Khalid, M., Heigele, A., Schmökel, J., M. Usmani, S., van der Merwe, J., Münch, J., Silvestri, G., & Kirchhoff, F. (2015). Lentiviral Nef Proteins Manipulate T Cells in a Subset-Specific Manner. Journal of Virology, 89(4), 1986–2001. https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.03104-14

HIV-enhancing Amyloids Are Prevalent in Fresh Semen and Are a Determinant for Semen's Ability to Enhance HIV Infection: Relevance for HIV Transmission

AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses / Oct 01, 2014

Usmani, S., Liu, H., Pilcher, C. D., Witkowska, H. E., Kirchhoff, F., Greene, W. C., Münch, J., & Roan, N. R. (2014). HIV-enhancing Amyloids Are Prevalent in Fresh Semen and Are a Determinant for Semen’s Ability to Enhance HIV Infection: Relevance for HIV Transmission. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, 30(S1), A183–A184. https://doi.org/10.1089/aid.2014.5392.abstract

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Dr. Andrew Bernard, Ph.D.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Michigan
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Virology
Other Research Expertise (12)
primatology
conservation biology
climate change biology
tropical ecology
biological anthropology
And 7 more
About
Hi! I'm Andrew, a recent Ph.D. graduate in Anthropology from the University of Michigan. I have experience in statistical modeling and data visualization in R, climate change, tropical forest ecology, field research, conservation, and environmental science. My professional strengths include organizational skills, being a quick learner, critical thinking, adaptability, science communication, and both independent and collaborative work. For fun, I love to scuba dive, hike, woodwork, read, and do puzzles!
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

10 total publications

Coincident Tick Infestations in the Nostrils of Wild Chimpanzees and a Human in Uganda

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene / Nov 06, 2013

Hamer, S. A., Donovan, R. M., Hartel, J. A., Wrangham, R. W., Otali, E., Bernard, A. B., & Goldberg, T. L. (2013). Coincident Tick Infestations in the Nostrils of Wild Chimpanzees and a Human in Uganda. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 89(5), 924–927. https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.13-0081

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Garrett A. Perchetti, Research Scientist - Virology

New York
Research Scientist and MD Candidate in virology with publications on infectious diseases, laboratory medicine, viral genetics, and clinical medicine
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Virology
Other Research Expertise (14)
Microbiology
Infectious Diseases
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
Microbiology (medical)
And 9 more
About
Garrett A. Perchetti is a highly accomplished research scientist in the field of virology. He received a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Washington. His interest in both science and the arts led him to pursue a career in virology, where he could combine his passion for understanding the natural world with his creative thinking skills. After completing his undergraduate studies, Garrett continued his education by earning a Medical Degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2025. During his time in medical school, he developed a keen interest in virology and infectious diseases, which ultimately led him to specialize in this field. Garrett's educational background is complemented by his extensive experience as a research scientist. He has worked at the University of Washington School of Medicine, where he has conducted groundbreaking research on various types of viruses. His work has been published in numerous scientific journals, and he has presented his findings at international conferences. Garrett's contributions to the field of virology have been widely recognized, and he has received several awards and accolades for his work. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail, innovative thinking, and ability to collaborate effectively with other researchers. In his free time, Garrett enjoys painting, hiking, and traveling. He is also passionate about raising awareness about the importance of vaccinations and promoting public health initiatives. With his exceptional education and extensive experience, Garrett A. Perchetti is a valuable asset to the field of virology and will continue to make significant contributions in the future.
Most Relevant Publications (8+)

28 total publications

Validation of SARS-CoV-2 detection across multiple specimen types

Journal of Clinical Virology / Jul 01, 2020

Perchetti, G. A., Nalla, A. K., Huang, M.-L., Zhu, H., Wei, Y., Stensland, L., Loprieno, M. A., Jerome, K. R., & Greninger, A. L. (2020). Validation of SARS-CoV-2 detection across multiple specimen types. Journal of Clinical Virology, 128, 104438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcv.2020.104438

Rapid and accurate identification of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants using droplet digital PCR (RT-ddPCR)

Journal of Clinical Virology / Sep 01, 2022

Mills, M. G., Hajian, P., Bakhash, S. M., Xie, H., Mantzke, D., Zhu, H., Perchetti, G. A., Huang, M.-L., Pepper, G., Jerome, K. R., Roychoudhury, P., & Greninger, A. L. (2022). Rapid and accurate identification of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants using droplet digital PCR (RT-ddPCR). Journal of Clinical Virology, 154, 105218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcv.2022.105218

Specific allelic discrimination of N501Y and other SARS‐CoV‐2 mutations by ddPCR detects B.1.1.7 lineage in Washington State

Journal of Medical Virology / Jul 03, 2021

Perchetti, G. A., Zhu, H., Mills, M. G., Shrestha, L., Wagner, C., Bakhash, S. M., Lin, M. J., Xie, H., Huang, M., Mathias, P., Bedford, T., Jerome, K. R., Greninger, A. L., & Roychoudhury, P. (2021). Specific allelic discrimination of N501Y and other SARS‐CoV‐2 mutations by ddPCR detects B.1.1.7 lineage in Washington State. Journal of Medical Virology, 93(10), 5931–5941. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.27155

A SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Variant that Affects Antigen Test Performance

Journal of Clinical Virology / Aug 01, 2021

Bourassa, L., Perchetti, G. A., Phung, Q., Lin, M. J., Mills, M. G., Roychoudhury, P., Harmon, K. G., Reed, J. C., & Greninger, A. L. (2021). A SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Variant that Affects Antigen Test Performance. Journal of Clinical Virology, 141, 104900. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcv.2021.104900

Performance characteristics of the Abbott Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 assay

Journal of Clinical Virology / Jul 01, 2021

Perchetti, G. A., Pepper, G., Shrestha, L., LaTurner, K., Yae Kim, D., Huang, M.-L., Jerome, K. R., & Greninger, A. L. (2021). Performance characteristics of the Abbott Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 assay. Journal of Clinical Virology, 140, 104869. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcv.2021.104869

Pooling of SARS-CoV-2 samples to increase molecular testing throughput

Journal of Clinical Virology / Oct 01, 2020

Perchetti, G. A., Sullivan, K.-W., Pepper, G., Huang, M.-L., Breit, N., Mathias, P., Jerome, K. R., & Greninger, A. L. (2020). Pooling of SARS-CoV-2 samples to increase molecular testing throughput. Journal of Clinical Virology, 131, 104570. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcv.2020.104570

Multiplexing primer/probe sets for detection of SARS-CoV-2 by qRT-PCR

Journal of Clinical Virology / Aug 01, 2020

Perchetti, G. A., Nalla, A. K., Huang, M.-L., Jerome, K. R., & Greninger, A. L. (2020). Multiplexing primer/probe sets for detection of SARS-CoV-2 by qRT-PCR. Journal of Clinical Virology, 129, 104499. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcv.2020.104499

Phylogenetic characterization of rhinoviruses from infants in Sarlahi, Nepal

Journal of Medical Virology / Aug 21, 2019

Kuypers, J., Perchetti, G. A., Chu, H. Y., Newman, K. L., Katz, J., Khatry, S. K., LeClerq, S. C., Jerome, K. R., Tielsch, J. M., & Englund, J. A. (2019). Phylogenetic characterization of rhinoviruses from infants in Sarlahi, Nepal. Journal of Medical Virology, 91(12), 2108–2116. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.25563

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Brendan Monogue, Ph.D.

Denver, Colorado, United States of America
PhD Research Associate in Immunology and Microbiology
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Virology
Other Research Expertise (12)
Neurodegeneration
Neuroimmunity
Innate Immunity
Immunology
Flow Cytometry
And 7 more
About
I am an experienced researcher with expertise in the fields of immunology, virology, and neuroscience. After developing a background in biochemistry during my undergraduate studies, I pursued my Ph.D. at the University of Colorado Anschutz. My thesis work, focusing on the role of the Parkinson's protein (alpha-synuclein) on immune responses in the central nervous system, helped me develop my skills in assay design, murine modeling, and data analysis. I am particularly skilled at fluorescent microscopy and disease modeling. My work not only resulted in my thesis publication in the journal *Brain,* but also resulted in the successful funding of an R01 grant for our lab. Following this, I developed my molecular biology skills during a brief postdoctoral position in Bonn, Germany. My work in Bonn included pathway analysis and multi-omics analysis. More recently, I have joined the lab of Dr. Roberta Pelanda at the Univeristy of Colorado, studying the origins of autoimmunity and disruptions in central tolerance. I have mentored several students, succesfully applied for grants, and published several peer-reviewed papers.

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Dr. Justin Whalley, Ph.D

North Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics, with experience in finding the quintessential features in large, multi-layered 'omic datasets.
Research Expertise (19)
Genomics
Bioinformatics
Immunity
Tensor decomposition
Cancer
And 14 more
About
Dr. Justin P. Whalley was educated in the UK (M.Sci. Mathematics, University of Bristol) and France (Ph.D. Bioinformatics, University of Évry). He moved to Spain to work as a postdoc at the National Center for Genomic Analysis (CNAG). During his time there, he ran the Quality Control working group for the Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes project to assess the data coming in and reduce batch effects. This involved collaboration with researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the German Cancer Research Center and the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the UK. He returned to the UK to work as a [Senior Bioinformatician at the University of Oxford](https://www.well.ox.ac.uk/people/jpw/). His time there coincided with the global pandemic and he was deeply involved in the COvid-19 Multi-omics Blood ATlas (COMBAT) consortium as the lead for the Integration (Tensor) working group. Dr. Whalley became a member of the [faculty of the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science](https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/faculty/justin-p-whalley/) in January 2023.

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Samuel Ojima Adejoh

Lagos
University of Lagos
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Virology
Other Research Expertise (23)
Medical Sociology
Social Work
Research Methods
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Law
And 18 more
About
Samuel Ojima Adejoh holds a PhD. in Social sciences from the University of Ibadan with 15 years of experience in teaching, researching and community service, with particular interest in qualitative research and analysing qualitative data and report writing. I support organisations both private and public, NGOs and community organisations across Nigeria to enhance strategy alignment, course content design, social risks and impact assessments and social safeguard. Workshop facilitator and stakeholders engagement facilitator.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

55 total publications

Migration status, reproductive health knowledge and sexual behaviour among female out-of-school adolescents in Iwaya community, Lagos, Nigeria

African Journal of AIDS Research / Dec 01, 2013

Kunnuji, M. O., Adejoh, S., Esiet, U., & Esiet, A. (2013). Migration status, reproductive health knowledge and sexual behaviour among female out-of-school adolescents in Iwaya community, Lagos, Nigeria. African Journal of AIDS Research, 12(4), 221–228. https://doi.org/10.2989/16085906.2013.864985

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Francisco JRC Coelho

Aveiro
Researcher/ Microbiome/ Bussiness enthusiast
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Virology
Other Research Expertise (20)
Molecular biology
Microbial Ecology
Environmental Microbiology
Microbiome
Ecology
And 15 more
About
I am a generalist with a strong background in research and a passion for exploring new ideas and contributing to business development. My journey as a researcher began in 2009 at the University of Aveiro. Over the years, I progressed from a PhD student to a postdoctoral researcher and ultimately became a researcher, funding my positions through competitive calls. My technical background spans across several areas and with different degrees of expertise. These include microbiology, microbiome analysis, molecular biology, bioinformatic and biostatistics. I have authored and co-authored over 35 articles, some of which have been published in high profile scientific journals (https://www.cienciavitae.pt/portal/2119-2C29-3E33). I have co-founded two startups and was involved in all the process, including IP protection, prototype development, and engaging potential customers. I possess a comprehensive understanding of day-to-day business operations, including marketing, sales, and finance. I am driven by curiosity to learn and thrive in dynamic environments that foster innovation and growth.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

37 total publications

Emiliania huxleyi—Bacteria Interactions under Increasing CO2 Concentrations

Microorganisms / Dec 13, 2022

Barcelos e Ramos, J., Ribeiro, S. C., Schulz, K. G., Coelho, F. J. R. D. C., Oliveira, V., Cunha, A., Gomes, N. C. M., Brownlee, C., Passow, U., & de Azevedo, E. B. (2022). Emiliania huxleyi—Bacteria Interactions under Increasing CO2 Concentrations. Microorganisms, 10(12), 2461. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10122461

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Jeffrey Townsend

New Haven, CT, Connecticut, United States of America
Professor of Biostatistics and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Virology
Other Research Expertise (52)
Evolutionary Genomics
Microbiology
Infectious Diseases
Genetics
Cell Biology
And 47 more
About
Jeffrey Townsend is a Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2002 and his Sc.B. from Brown University in 1994. He has been a teacher at St. Ann's School and an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut. He is currently the Elihu Professor of Biostatistics at Yale University.
Most Relevant Publications (12+)

207 total publications

The durability of immunity against reinfection by SARS-CoV-2: a comparative evolutionary study

The Lancet Microbe / Dec 01, 2021

Townsend, J. P., Hassler, H. B., Wang, Z., Miura, S., Singh, J., Kumar, S., Ruddle, N. H., Galvani, A. P., & Dornburg, A. (2021). The durability of immunity against reinfection by SARS-CoV-2: a comparative evolutionary study. The Lancet Microbe, 2(12), e666–e675. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2666-5247(21)00219-6

Potential effectiveness of long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention in men who have sex with men: a modelling study

The Lancet HIV / Sep 01, 2018

Marshall, B. D. L., Goedel, W. C., King, M. R. F., Singleton, A., Durham, D. P., Chan, P. A., Townsend, J. P., & Galvani, A. P. (2018). Potential effectiveness of long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention in men who have sex with men: a modelling study. The Lancet HIV, 5(9), e498–e505. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2352-3018(18)30097-3

Infection by SARS‐CoV‐2 with alternate frequencies of mRNA vaccine boosting

Journal of Medical Virology / Jan 18, 2023

Townsend, J. P., Hassler, H. B., & Dornburg, A. (2023). Infection by SARS‐CoV‐2 with alternate frequencies of mRNA vaccine boosting. Journal of Medical Virology, 95(2). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.28461

Transcriptional Divergence Underpinning Sexual Development in the Fungal Class Sordariomycetes

mBio / Jun 28, 2022

Kim, W., Wang, Z., Kim, H., Pham, K., Tu, Y., Townsend, J. P., & Trail, F. (2022). Transcriptional Divergence Underpinning Sexual Development in the Fungal Class Sordariomycetes. MBio, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.01100-22

Integrative Activity of Mating Loci, Environmentally Responsive Genes, and Secondary Metabolism Pathways during Sexual Development of Chaetomium globosum

mBio / Dec 24, 2019

Wang, Z., López-Giráldez, F., Wang, J., Trail, F., & Townsend, J. P. (2019). Integrative Activity of Mating Loci, Environmentally Responsive Genes, and Secondary Metabolism Pathways during Sexual Development of Chaetomium globosum. MBio, 10(6). https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.02119-19

Metabolism and Development during Conidial Germination in Response to a Carbon-Nitrogen-Rich Synthetic or a Natural Source of Nutrition in Neurospora crassa

mBio / Apr 30, 2019

Wang, Z., Miguel-Rojas, C., Lopez-Giraldez, F., Yarden, O., Trail, F., & Townsend, J. P. (2019). Metabolism and Development during Conidial Germination in Response to a Carbon-Nitrogen-Rich Synthetic or a Natural Source of Nutrition in Neurospora crassa. MBio, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.00192-19

The critical importance of retention in HIV prevention

The Lancet HIV / Sep 01, 2018

Golub, S. A., & Enemchukwu, C. U. (2018). The critical importance of retention in HIV prevention. The Lancet HIV, 5(9), e475–e476. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2352-3018(18)30130-9

Developmental Dynamics of Long Noncoding RNA Expression during Sexual Fruiting Body Formation in Fusarium graminearum

mBio / Sep 05, 2018

Kim, W., Miguel-Rojas, C., Wang, J., Townsend, J. P., & Trail, F. (2018). Developmental Dynamics of Long Noncoding RNA Expression during Sexual Fruiting Body Formation in Fusarium graminearum. MBio, 9(4). https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.01292-18

The Fast-Evolving phy-2 Gene Modulates Sexual Development in Response to Light in the Model Fungus Neurospora crassa

mBio / May 04, 2016

Wang, Z., Li, N., Li, J., Dunlap, J. C., Trail, F., & Townsend, J. P. (2016). The Fast-Evolving phy-2 Gene Modulates Sexual Development in Response to Light in the Model Fungus Neurospora crassa. MBio, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.02148-15

Retrospective Analysis of the 2014–2015 Ebola Epidemic in Liberia

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene / Apr 06, 2016

Atkins, K. E., Nyenswah, T. G., Galvani, A. P., Bawo, L., Yamin, D., Altice, F. L., Fallah, M., Medlock, J., Skrip, L., Wenzel, N. S., Ndeffo-Mbah, M. L., Pandey, A., & Townsend, J. (2016). Retrospective Analysis of the 2014–2015 Ebola Epidemic in Liberia. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 94(4), 833–839. https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.15-0328

Cellular Superspreaders: An Epidemiological Perspective on HIV Infection inside the Body

PLoS Pathogens / May 08, 2014

Talbert-Slagle, K., Atkins, K. E., Yan, K.-K., Khurana, E., Gerstein, M., Bradley, E. H., Berg, D., Galvani, A. P., & Townsend, J. P. (2014). Cellular Superspreaders: An Epidemiological Perspective on HIV Infection inside the Body. PLoS Pathogens, 10(5), e1004092. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1004092

Probabilistic uncertainty analysis of epidemiological modeling to guide public health intervention policy

Epidemics / Mar 01, 2014

Gilbert, J. A., Meyers, L. A., Galvani, A. P., & Townsend, J. P. (2014). Probabilistic uncertainty analysis of epidemiological modeling to guide public health intervention policy. Epidemics, 6, 37–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epidem.2013.11.002

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Thaddeus Allen

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States of America
Professional who facilitates science, strategy and team building in biotech with a knack for deconstructing complexity to provide insight and direction.
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Virology
Other Research Expertise (24)
cancer
fibrosis
therapeutics
diagnostics
Cell Biology
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I am able to lead on various aspects of biotech including ideation and drug development, internal and CRO research, patent, partnership and KOL management, public relations and marketing and science writing projects.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

50 total publications

Cutaneously applied acyclovir acts systemically in the treatment of herpetic infection in the hairless mouse

Antiviral Research / Aug 01, 1997

Bolger, G. T., Allen, T., Garneau, M., Lapeyre, N., Liard, F., & Jaramillo, J. (1997). Cutaneously applied acyclovir acts systemically in the treatment of herpetic infection in the hairless mouse. Antiviral Research, 35(3), 157–165. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0166-3542(97)00024-7

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Ganna Galitska

Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Former Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Maryland
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Virology
Other Research Expertise (12)
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Cell Biology
Immunology and Allergy
Immunology
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Research Scientist \| Ph\.D\. and Postdoc in Microbiology & Virology \| Molecular and Cell Biologist
Most Relevant Publications (9+)

17 total publications

Enterovirus D68 capsid formation and stability requires acidic compartments

mBio / Oct 31, 2023

Galitska, G., Jassey, A., Wagner, M. A., Pollack, N., Miller, K., & Jackson, W. T. (2023). Enterovirus D68 capsid formation and stability requires acidic compartments. MBio, 14(5). https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.02141-23

Risk of Symptomatic Infection after Non-Primary Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection

Microorganisms / May 25, 2020

Coscia, A., Leone, A., Rubino, C., Galitska, G., Biolatti, M., Bertino, E., Peila, C., & Cresi, F. (2020). Risk of Symptomatic Infection after Non-Primary Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection. Microorganisms, 8(5), 786. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms8050786

A Conserved Mechanism of APOBEC3 Relocalization by Herpesviral Ribonucleotide Reductase Large Subunits

Journal of Virology / Dec 01, 2019

Cheng, A. Z., Moraes, S. N., Attarian, C., Yockteng-Melgar, J., Jarvis, M. C., Biolatti, M., Galitska, G., Dell’Oste, V., Frappier, L., Bierle, C. J., Rice, S. A., & Harris, R. S. (2019). A Conserved Mechanism of APOBEC3 Relocalization by Herpesviral Ribonucleotide Reductase Large Subunits. Journal of Virology, 93(23). https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.01539-19

Slow Infection due to Lowering the Amount of Intact versus Empty Particles Is a Characteristic Feature of Coxsackievirus B5 Dictated by the Structural Proteins

Journal of Virology / Oct 15, 2019

Turkki, P., Laajala, M., Stark, M., Vandesande, H., Sallinen-Dal Maso, H., Shroff, S., Sävneby, A., Galitska, G., Lindberg, A. M., & Marjomäki, V. (2019). Slow Infection due to Lowering the Amount of Intact versus Empty Particles Is a Characteristic Feature of Coxsackievirus B5 Dictated by the Structural Proteins. Journal of Virology, 93(20). https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.01130-19

Catch me if you can: the arms race between human cytomegalovirus and the innate immune system

Future Virology / Apr 01, 2019

Galitska, G., Biolatti, M., Griffante, G., Gugliesi, F., Pasquero, S., Dell’Oste, V., & Landolfo, S. (2019). Catch me if you can: the arms race between human cytomegalovirus and the innate immune system. Future Virology, 14(4), 247–263. https://doi.org/10.2217/fvl-2018-0189

Biological relevance of Cytomegalovirus genetic variability in congenitally and postnatally infected children

Journal of Clinical Virology / Nov 01, 2018

Galitska, G., Biolatti, M., De Andrea, M., Leone, A., Coscia, A., Bertolotti, L., Ala, U., Bertino, E., Dell’Oste, V., & Landolfo, S. (2018). Biological relevance of Cytomegalovirus genetic variability in congenitally and postnatally infected children. Journal of Clinical Virology, 108, 132–140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcv.2018.09.019

Strategy of Human Cytomegalovirus To Escape Interferon Beta-Induced APOBEC3G Editing Activity

Journal of Virology / Oct 01, 2018

Pautasso, S., Galitska, G., Dell’Oste, V., Biolatti, M., Cagliani, R., Forni, D., De Andrea, M., Gariglio, M., Sironi, M., & Landolfo, S. (2018). Strategy of Human Cytomegalovirus To Escape Interferon Beta-Induced APOBEC3G Editing Activity. Journal of Virology, 92(19). https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.01224-18

Replication properties and immunomodulatory effects of human cytomegalovirus infection impact the clinical presentation in congenital patients: A case series

Journal of Clinical Virology / Jul 01, 2023

Spadavecchia, A., Cresi, F., Leone, A., Dell’Oste, V., Biolatti, M., Galitska, G., Coscia, A., Deantoni, S., Valenza, C., Bertino, E., & Peila, C. (2023). Replication properties and immunomodulatory effects of human cytomegalovirus infection impact the clinical presentation in congenital patients: A case series. Journal of Clinical Virology, 164, 105490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcv.2023.105490

Human Cytomegalovirus and Autoimmune Diseases: Where Are We?

Viruses / Feb 08, 2021

Gugliesi, F., Pasquero, S., Griffante, G., Scutera, S., Albano, C., Pacheco, S. F. C., Riva, G., Dell’Oste, V., & Biolatti, M. (2021). Human Cytomegalovirus and Autoimmune Diseases: Where Are We? Viruses, 13(2), 260. https://doi.org/10.3390/v13020260

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