Baylor College of Medicine · BiochemistryBidadi Virology Lab
Bidadi Venkataram Prasad · Houston, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Bidadi Venkataram Prasad's lab at Baylor College of Medicine focuses on understanding the structure and function of rotaviruses, which are a leading cause of severe diarrhea in young children. The lab employs advanced imaging techniques, including cryo-electron microscopy, to investigate how viral proteins contribute to the virus's ability to replicate and form infectious particles. Their research aims to provide critical insights that can lead to new antiviral strategies against rotavirus infection and improve vaccine effectiveness.
rotaviruscryo-electron microscopyviral replicationprotein structureantiviral strategies
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the structural basis of how the capping enzyme VP3 integrates essential enzymatic activities for mRNA capping.
AIM 02Explore the dual functions of the RNA-binding protein NSP2 in trafficking RV proteins and regulating core assembly.
AIM 03Determine the atomic structure of NSP4 and its role in the morphogenesis of rotavirus.
Skills the Lab Values
cryo-electron microscopyprotein purificationgene silencingmolecular cloningbiochemical assays
Output against the department
Publications266top 26% of dept.104th of 402
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Citations14ktop 35% of dept.139th of 402
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