Research
Arboviruses are a serious and growing global public health threat. Our group applies transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches that combine virology, genomics, immunology, proteomics, metabolomics, and data science to understand, prevent, and mitigate arboviral diseases. We focus on three main areas:
Virus-host interactions
We use cutting-edge experimental virology and advanced system biology methods (genomics, metabolomics, and proteomics) to investigate complex virus-host interactions, specifically those contributing to severe outcomes like central nervous system infections or fatal cases. Our goal is to gain knowledge to contribute to the development of better diagnostics, countermeasures, and therapeutic approaches
Viral transmission dynamics
We apply a range of analytical methods, including epidemiology, ecology, and genomics, to understand how factors such as climate change, human-wildlife interactions, and social inequalities the emergence and spread of arboviruses. By identifying the key drivers of transmission, this helps us contribute to the development of targeted interventions to interrupt viral transmission
Viral discovery & characterization
We use advanced genomic technologies and bioinformatics tools to identify and characterize novel emerging or reemerging viruses that may affect humans and animals. We also study the frequency, distribution, and evolutionary history of these viruses to support preparedness and response for viral outbreaks and epidemics
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