interferons

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Special Article of Interest

An mRNA-based broad-spectrum antiviral inspired by ISG15 deficiency protects against viral infections in vitro and in vivo

September 14, 2025

A recent study, “An mRNA-based broad-spectrum antiviral inspired by ISG15 deficiency protects against viral infections in vitro and in vivo,” by Yemsratch Akalu, Roosheel S. Patel, Justin Taft, Rodrigo Canas-Arranz et. al., and published in Science Translational Medicine identified 10 ISGs – out of thousands of antiviral host genes – [READ MORE]

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Member Highlights

Member Highlight Interview: Meet Carolina Lucas, Ph.D.

September 2, 2024

My research focuses on the immune responses to emerging viral infections and vaccines in humans, with emphasis on older adults. The best advice I received was by the incredibly talented mentors I had and, in brief, it is to stay curious, celebrate wins no matter if they are big or [READ MORE]

Members in the News

Postdoc member Sreya Ghosh wins Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Career Development Award

January 16, 2024

Congratulations Dr. Ghosh for your winning project centered on understanding the roles of interferons in colitis and colorectal cancer and exploiting their functions for treating IBD patients… [READ MORE]