DermodyLab

Ever-enthusiastic virologists at the University of Pittsburgh and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC!

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We stand on the shoulders of giants. Huge thanks to our senior post-doc, Mikal. It is bittersweet to celebrate this last one with him, but we are excited about his upcoming faculty transition next summer! #NationalPostDocAppreciationWeek

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HUGE congratulations to postdoc Mikal Woods Acevedo on being awarded an NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award! 🙌 Mikal will be studying host determinants of enterovirus D68 immunity and neuropathogenesis. Excited to follow your discoveries!

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THEY DID IT! 🥳 A massive shoutout to Matthew Flores and Kayla Kimble for crushing their comprehensive exams!

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Your morning coffee, favorite chocolate, and weekend wine all have a tiny enemy in common: plant viruses

And yes... they're threatening some of the world's favorite indulgences

Great read by Anna Whitfield, @jkpfeiff and Terence Dermody: https://t.co/ez4I8I2Azo

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Big congratulations to Dr. Xay Somoulay (https://t.co/qJUjeull9X) on a successful PhD defense! 🎉 An outstanding scientist now exploring industry opportunities in Boston. Lucky team incoming!

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New JCI paper led by postdoc Mikal Woods Acevedo shows immune cell infiltration—not viral load—drives paralysis in mice infected with enterovirus D68. Points to new targets for AFM treatment.
🔗 https://t.co/HgItzYlOd7
#Virology #NeuroImmunity #PostdocSpotlight #AFM

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Two virology teams, one tapas table, and zero viral load (we hope). Taking a break after a full/terrific day at GRC Viruses and Cells.

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🚨 New paper out!
"A single mutation in an enteric virus alters tropism and sensitivity to microbiota"
One tiny change, big consequences.
A great collab with the Julie Pfeiffer lab!
Read here: https://t.co/6oiGQF914X
#Virology #Microbiome #Science

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As we wrap up another year of discovery and collaboration, we want to express our gratitude to our amazing team, and partners!

Here's to more questions, answers & 'aha!' moments in the new year.

Happy holidays!

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Congrats to Dr. Kira Griswold on successfully defending her PhD this fall! 🎉 We're so proud of your achievements and can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make in the future. Here's to your next chapter! 👏#PhDDefense #Congrats

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Terry had the honor of celebrating Dr. Greg Wilson's retirement in Nashville this week. Greg began working with Terry as an ID fellow in 1990 and contributed to inspirational work as a clinical scientist. Congratulations on an incredible career, Greg! 🎉

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Throwing it back to Halloween when we brought the weather! From sunny smiles to stormy vibes, our forecast was a 10/10. Which weather mood are you feeling today?

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Graduate student Myles Steed studies how reoviruses use host factors for replication and form viral factories in cells. Outside the lab, he enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and collecting books (always open to recommendations!). https://t.co/NkRgPdVpGy

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We are excited to welcome our two newest Research Technicians, Bella Bosco and Ella DuRie, who just graduated from the University of Pittsburgh! #EllaBellaTeam

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The Dermody Lab had a great time at #ASV2024. Can't wait for next year!

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A behind-the-scenes look at how Pittsburgh virologists are getting between sessions at #ASV2024 #notimeturner

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The Dermody Lab is at #ASV2024! Huge shoutout to our postdocs Pengcheng Shang and Mikal Woods Acevedo, and our graduate students Xay Somoulay, Kira Griswold, and Breonna Runk for their outstanding talks yesterday!

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The Dermody Lab has been busy! Olivia Welsh's research shows efficient encapsidation of the σ1 protein in reovirus boosts cell binding, replication, and spread in mice. This could enhance design of improved reovirus oncolytic therapies. Check it out: https://t.co/oHFND70xi8

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🎉 Exciting news! Dr. Pengcheng Shang identified murine neuropilin 1 (mNRP1) as a new receptor for reovirus. His studies inform how neuropilin receptors might function in dissemination and pathogenesis for diverse viruses. Read more: https://t.co/hi6yH8O3y5

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🎉Exciting news alert! Our team partnered with Dr. B. V. V. Prasad's lab at Baylor College of Medicine to study reovirus replication protein σNS! The structure we found is fascinating, shedding light on its role in reovirus replication. Check it out: https://t.co/HjHAtx7yox🦠🔬