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Marc Meneghini is an Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on various aspects of cellular and molecular biology, particularly in understanding the mechanisms of viral infections and the role of mitochondria in disease. He is exploring the use of budding yeast as a model organism to elucidate new anti-viral mechanisms and the host-virus interactions found across different taxa. His significant findings include the discovery of a novel anti-viral pathway involving the NUC1 mitochondrial endonuclease, which collaborates with known anti-viral systems to limit viral proliferation. Through rigorous genetic screenings, he has identified many factors involved in the host's innate immune response against viruses. His ongoing research employs a combination of molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches to further characterize these viral attenuation mechanisms.
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