PhD defence

The Bunyavirus Ensemble | Flexible orchestration of solo, duo & trio acts

PhD candidate Erick E (Erick) Bermúdez Méndez
Promotor prof.dr. MM (Monique) van Oers
prof.dr.ir. GP (Gorben) Pijlman
Co-promotor PJ (Paul) Wichgers Schreur MSc
Organisation Wageningen University, Laboratory of Virology
Date

Tue 21 November 2023 11:00 to 12:30

Venue Omnia, building number 105
Hoge Steeg 2
105
6708 PH Wageningen
+31 (0) 317 - 484500
Room Auditorium

Summary

The Bunyavirales is a large and diverse group of viruses. Several members of this group feature on top priority lists of pathogenic microorganisms that threaten public health, as they are known to cause severe disease in plants, animals or humans. This thesis aimed at gaining molecular insights into the biology of arthropod-transmitted bunyaviruses. A better comprehension of the bunyavirus life cycle is critical to develop safe and effective countermeasures in the event of an outbreak.