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Richard Kuhn is the Judith Anderson Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University and serves as the Krenicki Family Director of the Purdue Institute of Inflammation, Immunology, and Infectious Disease. His research focuses on molecular biology and animal virology, specifically on viral gene expression, virus-host interactions, pathogenesis, and the structure of RNA viruses. He utilizes cutting-edge tools from functional genomics and cell biology to study the assembly and replication of viruses such as alphaviruses and flaviviruses, including dengue, West Nile, and hepatitis C viruses. Additionally, he leads research that directly applies findings to identify new therapeutics for viral diseases. Kuhn has received numerous awards, such as the National Research Service Award and the Indiana Elks Cancer Award. He is a fellow of multiple prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Microbiology. With extensive involvement in editorial boards and grant reviews, he is recognized for his contributions to virology and infectious disease research.
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