Proposals may be submitted based on the research outlined below or in other areas where molecular biology interfaces with environmental virology. Although significant progress has been made towards removing such inhibitors, we still need to develop methods for processing all classes and types of environmental samples.
Research focuses on developing methods to distinguish viable from nonviable particles.
Successful completion of these studies will help us answer many basic questions about virus replication and develop risk-based regulatory approaches that ensure adequate protection of the public at minimal cost. An Associate would acquire knowledge and research experience in molecular and environmental virology, and benefit from the expertise of our in-house staff.