About Me
Professor Britt Glaunsinger is a molecular virologist at the University of California, Berkeley, and an investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, known for her research on how viruses manipulate host gene expression. Her work focuses on uncovering the molecular tactics that viruses use to disrupt cellular RNA metabolism and immune responses. Prof. Glaunsinger’s insights have advanced the understanding of host-pathogen interactions and viral pathogenesis.
Achievements
Prof. Glaunsinger’s contributions to virology include:
- Discovered viral strategies to degrade host mRNA
- Advanced understanding of virus-host dynamics at the molecular level
- Recognized for pioneering research on RNA regulation in infection
Publications
Selected notable publications by Prof. Glaunsinger include:
- Mechanisms of host mRNA degradation by viral proteins (2006)
- Viral hijacking of host RNA metabolism (2012)
- Host gene expression reprogramming during infection (2019)
Projects
Prof. Glaunsinger leads advanced virology projects, including:
- Viral-Host Interactions: Exploring how viruses manipulate RNA and immune pathways.
- RNA Stability in Infection: Investigating viral impacts on RNA processing and decay.
Research Interests
Prof. Glaunsinger’s research spans essential areas in molecular virology:
- Host-Pathogen Dynamics: Molecular basis of viral infection strategies.
- RNA Biology: Regulation of RNA during viral infections.
- Innate Immunity: Viral evasion of host defenses.
- Gene Expression Control: Viral impacts on transcriptional landscapes.
- Virus-Induced RNA Decay: Mechanisms and consequences.