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Institute of Medical Virology, University Zurich
@virology.uzh.ch
Sharing insights from the Institute of Medical Virology, University of Zurich. We bridge research, diagnostics, and education to advance medical virology. Groups A. Trkola, S. Stertz, @benhale.bsky.social, @mihuber.bsky.social
A great review by H. Günthard, K. Kuseko & R. Kouyos on how phylogenetics and molecular epidemiology are helping us understand HIV dynamics and how molecular insights can guide prevention and cure strategies.
July 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
📢 New PhD position available!

Further details: tinyurl.com/UZHPhD

Applications MUST be made via the graduate school, deadline 1st May 2025: www.lifescience-graduateschool.uzh.ch/en.html
April 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A follow up on @benhale.bsky.social and colleagues' research published in @jem.org : How "decoy molecules" intercept harmful auto-antibodies, restoring antiviral immunity.
www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/...
Decoys Restore Antiviral Immune Defense
www.news.uzh.ch
March 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Congratulations to @benhale.bsky.social and colleagues for their insightful research on how auto-antibody decoys can restore antiviral immunity!
AutoAbs neutralizing IFN-Is exacerbate severe viral diseases. Groen, @benhale.bsky.social et al. @virology.uzh.ch identify IFN-I regions commonly targeted by these autoAbs and develop a proof-of-concept decoy strategy to alleviate pathogenic effects. rupress.org/jem/article/...
March 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Hello Bluesky! Excited to join this new space. Looking forward to connecting. Stay tuned for updates on our latest projects.
March 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM