Dr. Monique Andersson

Biography

Monique Andersson is an Associate Professor of Medical Virology at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford. Her research focuses on understanding and controlling the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in vulnerable populations. She is particularly interested in vertical transmission of HBV infection and has been involved in the triple elimination strategies for HBV, HIV, and syphilis to eliminate mother-to-infant transmission of these infections. Her work includes investigating the challenges of implementing these strategies and studying occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) using single-cell technologies to enhance the understanding of the interplay between host genetics and immune responses in chronic HBV infection compared to OBI. Monique aims to understand the pathways that could identify higher-risk donors and explore potential therapeutic avenues for a cure. Additionally, she focuses on the prevention of vertical transmission of HBV and the identification of OBI in blood donors, necessitating the development of advanced diagnostics. In her role as a Consultant in Infection at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, she leads the Viral Hepatitis Clinic and is a member of the Global Validation Advisory Committee for the elimination of HBV, HIV, and syphilis, serving on the JCVI influenza sub-committee.

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