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Daniel Scheller is a Postdoctoral fellow in Jörgen Johansson's research group at Umeå University, where he focuses on discovering RNA structure-altering compounds to treat infections. He studied biology at the University of Gießen in Germany, where he developed a fascination for microbiology and RNA regulation, thanks to Gabriele Klug. During his PhD in Franz Narberhaus's lab, Daniel gained extensive knowledge about RNA structures and their regulatory importance, particularly in the context of virulence. In June 2023, he joined Jörgen Johansson's lab in Umeå with the aim of identifying compounds that can bind to RNA structures and ultimately suppress virulence by preventing translation of key components. His research also involves exploring the RNA thermosensor prfA, which melts open upon entry into warm-blooded hosts, facilitating translation and activating virulence at host temperatures. Additionally, he studies the viral frameshift element of HCoV-OC43, a close relative of SARS-CoV-2, as a potential RNA structure target for disrupting viral frameshifting, which could significantly hinder coronavirus infection.
Jörgen Johansson's Lab • Umeå University
Conducting research on RNA structure-altering compounds and their effects on virulence and infections.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.