The Raf #kinase #inhibitors #Dabrafenib and #Regorafenib impair #Zika virus #replication via distinct mechanisms, J Virol.: https://journals.asm.org/doi/full/10.1128/jvi.00618-24?af=R

This study provides further insight into ZIKV-host interactions and has implications for the development of novel #antivirals against ZIKV and possibly other #flaviviruses.

A Phylogenetic Study of Dengue Virus in Urban Vietnam shows Long-term Persistence of Endemic Strains

"We observed 5 viral lineages co-circulating in Nha Trang from three DENV serotypes, with two likely to have remained as uninterrupted transmission chains for a decade. This, suggests clade cryptic persistence in the area, even in during periods of low reported incidence."

https://academic.oup.com/ve/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ve/vead012/7043089?rss=1

#virology #viruses #dengue #flaviviruses

We are very proud to share the news that LJI Instructor Dr. Annie Elong Ngono has been named a GVN Rising Star. Her acceptance to the GVN mentorship program is a step forward for her career—and for the field of infectious disease research.

Learn more about Annie's research into #dengue and other #flaviviruses: https://bit.ly/3PmE6p9

#immunology #ImmuneSystem #virology #Zika #YellowFever #InfectiousDisease

I don’t normally #toot in public, but here goes.

I am a #viral #enzymologist working as a #postdoc on #flaviviruses in Dr. Brian Geiss’ lab at #ColoradoStateUniversity. I focus on #WestNile with occasional forays into #SarsCoV2 with @lmalsick.

Recent #phd #graduate from #UMass #amherst

Mastodon #introduction

I am a #virologist / #PhDstudent at Colorado State University in Brian Geiss' lab!

I am currently interested in #bats 🦇 and how they avoid #disease in viral infection

Also working with different #flaviviruses ( #WNV #Zika #Dengue ) and helping @mmingroni with #SarsCoV2 helicase assays :) (aka he teaches me #proteins )

Figuring this platform out but excited to start!