Florida State University · ChemistryMousa Virology Lab
Jarrod Mousa · Tallahassee, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Jarrod Mousa's lab at Florida State University focuses on understanding and combating parainfluenza viruses, which are significant causes of severe respiratory infections in children and adults. The lab researches how the immune system recognizes these viruses and aims to develop effective monoclonal antibodies for treatment and prevention. By using advanced techniques like single B cell sequencing and cryo-electron microscopy, the lab seeks to identify key viral structures that can target with therapies and vaccines.
paramyxovirusmonoclonal antibodiesB cell repertoireinfant respiratory infectionsepitope mappingvaccine developmenttherapeutic strategies
Research Aims
3AIM 01Define the human B cell repertoire to parainfluenza virus surface proteins.
AIM 02Determine optimal therapeutic strategies for monoclonal antibodies against parainfluenza viruses.
AIM 03Identify structural epitopes that mediate antibody functionality and protection.
Skills the Lab Values
single B cell sequencingcryogenic electron microscopyrodent modelsantibody neutralization assaysviral life cycle characterizationprotein purificationmolecular cloning
Output against the department
Publications90bottom 19% of dept.175th of 216
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Citations1.6kbottom 11% of dept.192nd of 216
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