Scientist Spotlight: Emily Albright, Scientist in the Kalejta Lab
Dr. Emily Albright works at the Institute for Molecular Virology (IMV) in Prof. Rob Kalejta’s laboratory. She studies Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV), a herpesvirus that infects at least 50% of the world’s population and then can …
June 29, 2026
Who calls for help? Determining which cells produce interferons during viral infection
When you see a medical emergency in a crowd, experts advise that you select a bystander and clearly direct them to call 911. Surprisingly, when a virus invades the body, our cells may follow similar …
May 20, 2026
The Institute for Molecular Virology Hosts the 2nd Annual Palmenberg Symposium
On March 26, 2026, the Institute for Molecular Virology (IMV) hosted the 2nd Annual Ann Palmenberg Molecular Virology Symposium. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, the Department of Biochemistry, and generous gifts from alumni …
April 27, 2026In just 17 amino acids, a master regulator of viral genome replication
Positive-strand RNA viruses comprise a vast and often fearsome roster that includes poliovirus, hepatitis C, dengue, Zika, HIV, SARS-CoV-2, and many agriculturally important plant viruses. But it’s the small things — the molecular machines fueling …
March 24, 2026Throwing Sand in the Gears of Viral Replication
When viruses infect cells, they act like well-oiled machines, hijacking cellular resources and cranking out countless copies of their genetic material to help spread the infection. A new study published in the Journal of Biological …
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