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Che Colpitts is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Co-Director at Queen's University in the Department of Medicine. His research focuses on virus-host interactions, particularly with positive-sense RNA viruses such as Flaviviridae, which includes hepatitis C virus and dengue virus, and Coronaviridae, including SARS-CoV-2. He is investigating the cellular mechanisms that mediate viral entry and pathogenesis, specifically the roles of glycans during coronavirus infection and the activation of pattern recognition receptors. Additionally, his work looks into the replication strategies and immune evasion mechanisms of these viruses. Colpitts has an extensive academic background, including positions as a Research Associate at University College London and as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Viral and Liver Disease in France. He has published numerous research articles in high-impact journals, contributing to the understanding of viral pathogenesis and potential treatment strategies. His lab's website provides further insights into his research initiatives.
University College London • UK
Conducted research on infection and immunity.
Institute of Viral and Liver Disease • University of Strasbourg, France
Focused on viral and liver disease research.
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