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Elisabetta Puglisi is an Associate Professor in the field of Structural Biology at Stanford University. She has a substantial research background focusing on the structural and functional characterization of RNA-protein complexes that play key roles in viral infections. Specifically, her work aims to elucidate how the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) initiates replication within host cells, utilizing techniques such as NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. Through her research, she seeks to gain a molecular understanding of the initiation complex formed between host tRNA and HIV genomic RNA, coupled with biochemical and biophysical methods. This research not only advances the scientific understanding of HIV replication but also aims to inform the development of new therapeutic approaches to combat this viral infection.
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