Dr Jeremy Keown
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RNA viruses are a vast group of viruses that infect humans, animals, and plants. Each year, these viruses cause regional epidemics and, at times, large global pandemics. Well-known RNA viruses include the influenza virus, the measles virus, and the Ebola virus. My research focuses on the function of a viral enzyme called the polymerase. The polymerase is particularly important in the lifecycle of the virus as it produces viral mRNA and new copies of viral RNA. In my research group, we employ techniques across scale from atoms to cells to understand the intricate detail of these small molecular machines. By understanding the details of these processes, we aim to develop new antiviral compounds.
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