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Several new research publications from our faculty and research teams were released in April 2026, highlighting ongoing work across molecular genetics, virology, and host–virus interactions. These recent articles reflect continued contributions to the scientific community through peer‑reviewed journals and preprints. New publications include: Renne Lab Non-canonical…
Bloom, Nixon join group of innovators recognized by world’s largest general scientific society…
We’re excited to launch a new series of periodic shout‑outs celebrating the incredible work happening across our MGM community. These updates will spotlight recent research, scholarly activities, awards, and other forms of recognition earned by our faculty, staff, and students. So much meaningful and impactful work is happening every day,…
The Renne Lab has recently contributed two significant new publications that advance our understanding of gamma herpesvirus biology and mechanisms of viral persistence. These studies highlight important insights into viral transcriptomes and introduce promising approaches for disrupting viral latency. New Publications Cross-Species Insights Into Gamma Herpesvirus Transcriptomes: Long-Read and…
Dr. Ma, recently published a paper in the Journal of Virology, which was selected as an Editor’s Pick. …
Funding Agency: National Science Foundation Award Number: 2515694 Principal Investigator: Eric Wang, Ph.D. Title: MFB: Defining a molecular grammar for ribonucleoprotein particle trafficking Award Period: 08/15/2025-07/31/2028 Abstract: RNA molecules are actively transported in many tissues of our body, including muscle, brain, skin, digestive tract, heart, among others. This process is important to maximize efficiency of protein…
Funding Agency: National Science Foundation Award Number: 2528816 Principal Investigator: Megan Stanifer, Ph.D. Title: Role of type III interferons in promoting barrier formation at mucosal surfaces Award Period: 09/01/2025-08-31/2029 Abstract: Our body’s surfaces that come into contact with the outside world (the lining of our nose, mouth, and gut) are protected by a layer of cells…
Dr. Anastasiia Lozovska, a postdoc in Dr. Martin Cohn’s lab, has been awarded an EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship from the European Molecular Biology Organization. The EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship supports internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers conducting research in the life sciences. The fellowship is highly competitive and recognizes scientific excellence, innovation, and the potential for…
Funding Agency: National Institutes of HealthPrincipal Investigator: Lien Nguyen, Ph.D.Title: Studying roles of CASP8 SVA GGGAGA repeat expansions in Alzheimer’s diseaseAward Period: 06/01/2025-03/31/2030 Project Summary: Project summary Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia, is characterized by cognitive decline and impairment of behavioral and functional abilities. Approximate 6.7 million people…
Funding Agency: National Institutes of HealthPrincipal Investigator: Megan Stanifer, Ph.D.Title: STING induced IFNL2/3 protects human intestinal epithelial cells from rotavirus infectionAward Period: 06/06/2025-05/31/2030 Project Summary: The double-stranded RNA virus rotavirus is one of the leading causes of enteric virus induced deaths worldwide. Upwards of 200,000 people, mostly children, die due to rotavirus…
