DermodyLab
Ever-enthusiastic virologists at the University of Pittsburgh and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC!
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- Big congratulations to Dr. Xay Somoulay (www.linkedin.com/in/somoulayx) on a successful PhD defense! 🎉 An outstanding scientist now exploring industry opportunities in Boston. Lucky team incoming. 🚀
- Lost in translation? Not with this host protein on the job 🧬 See how reovirus translates poly(A)-less RNAs (www.nature.com/articles/s41...) —now an Editor’s Highlight in Nature Communications! Primary author: Xay www.linkedin.com/in/somoulayx
- New JCI paper led by postdoc Mikal Woods Acevedo shows immune cell infiltration—not viral load—drives paralysis in mice infected with enterovirus D68. Points to new targets for AFM treatment. 🔗 doi.org/10.1172/JCI1... #Virology #NeuroImmunity #PostdocSpotlight #AFM
- Two virology teams, one tapas table, and zero viral load (we hope). Taking a break after a full/terrific day at GRC Viruses and Cells.
- 🚨 New paper out! "A single mutation in an enteric virus alters tropism and sensitivity to microbiota" One tiny change, big consequences. A great collab with the Julie Pfeiffer lab! @jkpfeiff.bsky.social Read here: bit.ly/42sD2rX #Virology #Microbiome #Science
- As we wrap up another year of discovery and collaboration, we want to express our gratitude to our amazing team, and partners! Here's to more questions, answers & 'aha!' moments in the new year. Happy holidays!
- Congrats to Dr. Kira Griswold on successfully defending her PhD this fall! 🎉 We're so proud of your achievements and can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make in the future. Here's to your next chapter! 👏#PhDDefense #Congrats
- Terry had the honor of celebrating Dr. Greg Wilson's retirement in Nashville this week. Greg began working with Terry as an ID fellow in 1990 and contributed to inspirational work as a clinical scientist. Congratulations on an incredible career, Greg! 🎉
- Throwing it back to Halloween when we brought the weather! From sunny smiles to stormy vibes, our forecast was a 10/10. Which weather mood are you feeling today?
- Welcome to the viral side of Bluesky! We're here to spread good contagions - knowledge, curiosity, and a love for science. Follow us for updates on all things virology! #ScienceIsViral
