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Professor Andrew Lever is an expert in Infectious Diseases at the University of Cambridge, where he leads a research group focused on the molecular biology of viruses, particularly retroviruses such as HIV-1 and HIV-2. His research explores how viruses can be utilized in gene therapy, and he collaborates with the Department of Surgery to examine the role of retroviruses in reducing transplant rejection risk. Recently, he has been engaged in developing high-throughput screening methods for novel therapeutics that target viral packaging processes. Besides his research work, Professor Lever is also Co-Editor in Chief of the journal Retrovirology and a Professorial Fellow at Peterhouse, where he supervises medical students. His contributions to the field include investigations into the structural analysis of RNA viruses and the mechanisms of RNA packaging, which are crucial for understanding viral latency and pathogenesis.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG
Leading research in Infectious Diseases, focusing on HIV and gene therapy.
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