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Research Projects

Project: Using complex in vitro respiratory models and reverse genetics to study seasonal coronaviruses

Subbarao Group

This project will utilise several respiratory models established in the lab including air-liquid interface cultures modeling the nose and upper respiratory tract to study seasonal coronaviruses. These systems will be used to study virus replication, entry, host response and antiviral efficacy. We will also develop novel reverse genetics systems to study these viruses. 

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Project Supervisor

Professor Kanta Subbarao

Project Co-supervisor

Dr Jessica Neil

Project availability
PhD/MPhil
Master of Biomedical Science
Honours

Subbarao Group

kanta.subbarao@unimelb.edu.au

4 vacancies

Themes
Viral Infectious Diseases
Bacterial and Parasitic Infections
Cross Cutting Disciplines
Public Health
Clinical and health systems research

Research in the Subbarao laboratory focuses on respiratory viral diseases of global importance including pandemic and seasonal influenza and coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and human coronaviruses. We study virus biology and pathogenesis, airborne spread of respiratory viruses, immune responses to infection and vaccination, and antiviral drugs. We use state of the art techniques in virology, molecular biology and immunology, including reverse genetics, infection of stem cell derived tissues and studies in animal models.