Nilima Dinesh Kumar

Nilima Dinesh Kumar is a researcher at the University of Groningen, specializing in virology, pharmacology, and molecular biology. Her work focuses on understanding viral infections, particularly those caused by positive-strand RNA viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and Chikungunya virus, and developing antiviral therapies.

• Key Research Areas: Virus Infection, Host-Pathogen Interactions, Antiviral Therapy, RNA Viruses, Organoid Models, Mitochondrial Biology.

Her recent publications highlight investigations into drug efficacy (e.g., moxidectin and ivermectin against SARS-CoV-2), mitochondrial regulation of viral replication, and comparative models for respiratory virus studies. Collaborations span institutions and countries, emphasizing translational and multidisciplinary approaches.