PATHOGEN GENOMICS CENTER

The center conducts the molecular characterization and genomics studies of human pathogenic microorganisms, complemented by the identif ication of human genes associated with their pathogenicity.

LABORATORY OF MOLECULAR GENETICS

The laboratory conducts molecular studies of virus genes and their products associated with infection, propagation, toxicity, and oncogenicity, as well as human genes for viral infection. The research is focused on basic biology of human papillomavirus (HPV) and its pathogenicity. The laboratory is responsible for national testing of HPV vaccines and also engaged in the development of new HPV vaccines.

LABORATORY OF MICROBIAL GENOMICS

The laboratory conducts genomics and transcriptomics research on pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that cause infectious diseases. The data are used to construct the “Database of Pathogen Genomes,” which integrates microbial nucleotide sequences, gene expression prof iles, protein structure and function, drug resistance, antigenicity, and other information relevant to diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment. Appropriate components of the database will be made publicly accessible.

LABORATORY OF GENOMIC SURVEILLANCE

The laboratory conducts molecular epidemiology and develops genomic surveillance infrastructure by applying data science to pathogen genomic data. Genomic data are integrated with metadata, such as geographical information, to assess public health impact and support f ield epidemiological investigations and the understanding of infection dynamics.

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