VIROLOGY RESEARCH
Comparative Viromics of arthropod–borne viruses (Chikungunya, Zika virus, Dengue Fever)
Study location
Bangkok Thailand
Research Lead
Dr. Kobporn Boonnak and Dr. Dan Streblow
Study Specimens
Rationale
Why this study is important
More information to come. Medical students interested in chikungyna research should get in touch with Dr. Justin Denny at dennyj@ohsu.edu
Study Objective
To understand the contribution of viral genetic polymorphisms to pathogenesis during human infection through the use of viral strains from human samples, genomic sequencing, and viral growth studies in tissue culture
