Our group is currently involved in research on the following subjects.
- Broadly protective vaccines against Influenza A viruses and SARS-CoV-2.
- Omics meta-analysis for drug repurposing as Antivirals.
- Elucidation of Interferon independent broad-spectrum antiviral immunity.
- Evasion and antagonism of innate cellular immunity by human RNA Viruses.
- Molecular basis of strain-dependent Influenza A Virus Viral pathogenesis.
- Elucidation of pan-flavivirus-host interactions in Aedes sp. and the human host.
In the future, we plan to explore the following research topics.
- Molecular determinants of SARS-CoV-2 evolution, virulence, host, and tissue tropism.
- Biology and host interactions of Kyasanur Forest Disease Virus.
- Viral and bacterial co-infections of the respiratory tract.
- Immunocompetent animal models for Flaviviruses.
- Metabolic regulation of antiviral innate immunity.
