Exploring innovative model systems of virus replication to unravel virus tropism and pathogenesis. KU Leuven
Viral infections are responsible for great morbidity and mortality around the world, particularly due to lower respiratory and diarrheal diseases. In addition, emerging and re-emerging viruses pose a serious threat, which is well illustrated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding the fine details of how a virus infects its host, replicates and causes disease is a fundamental step towards the conceptualization and development of ...