Dr. Adam T. Waickman's lab focuses on understanding how dengue virus infection interacts with the immune system, particularly through a mechanism called B-cell receptor dependent enhancement (BDE). They investigate why some individuals experience severe symptoms while others remain asymptomatic after infection. Their research aims to reveal how B cells, typically involved in immune protection, can also contribute to the risk of severe dengue outcomes.

Eain Murphy's lab at Upstate Medical University focuses on understanding the link between neurotropic viral infections and Alzheimer's Disease. The research explores how infections by certain herpesviruses might influence the progression of the disease by altering key proteins involved in neurodegeneration. Using advanced 3D brain models, the lab aims to shed light on the biological mechanisms that could lead to new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's Disease.