Vector Virus Research Group

Overview:

As continuous spreads of dengue and the outbreak of ZIKA, vector-borne viral infections have become a major threat to human health. To this end, the Institute and the Pathogen Center established a vector virus Research group in 2018. The aim is to create a new animal model for vector-borne infectious diseases, and to use the model to carry out comparative medical research, so as to provide animal models, key technologies and basic information for scientific research and comprehensive prevention and control of vector-borne infectious diseases.

Research directions: 

creation of vector virus animal models and comparative medical research

 

Research group members:

 

Wang Wei, PI Associate researcher, postgraduate tutor
Li Dan Assistant researcher	Cai Fangzhou technician	Chen Qian postgraduate	Li Zhe postgraduate

Main Research Achievements:

1. Created 3 new animal models;

2. Published 3 research papers;

3. Participation in the emergency response working group of the Institute;

4. Undertook 5 scientific research projects.