Dr. Che Colpitts

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University College London • UK

Conducted research on infection and immunity.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Institute of Viral and Liver Disease • University of Strasbourg, France

Focused on viral and liver disease research.

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.