Study of cellular factors involved in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection

This doctoral project focuses on the study of (new) cellular factors that contribute to the entry and replication of the human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Using in vitro genetic screenings, we aim to identify and characterize cellular proteins (receptors, proteases, …) which are necessary for an efficient RSV infection in cell cultures. In addition, we will investigate the antiviral activity of novel anti-RSV compounds.