Research Areas
I have a particular interest in the mechanisms that define the pathogenic potential of flaviviruses. My laboratory frequently utilizes high-throughput sequencing and more traditional molecular genetics and microbiological techniques to elucidate these mechanisms. These tools readily translate to the mechanistic analysis of other pathogens as well. In collaboration with clinical partners both local and international, we are applying these tools to study the emergence of novel pathogens as well as known pathogens with novel clinical manifestations/associations.