Pengwei Zhang

Pengwei Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is affiliated with the Nebraska Center for Virology. Her research focuses on unraveling molecular mechanisms of tumor virus infections through interdisciplinary approaches.

Her educational background includes:

• 2021: Associate Research Scientist, Department of Genetics, Yale School of Medicine
• 2020: Postdoctoral Training, Department of Genetics, Yale School of Medicine
• 2015: PhD in Biology, Renssela Polytechnic Institute
• 2001: MS in Medicine in pathogenic microorganism, School of Medicine, Wuhan University, China
• 1997: BS in Biochemistry, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, China

Dr. Zhang specializes in virus-cell interactions during intracellular trafficking, employing techniques from molecular virology, cell biology, biochemistry, and biophysics to investigate tumor virus infection mechanisms. Her work aims to develop novel prevention and treatment strategies for virus-induced cancers, with potential applications in oncology and antiviral therapy development. This research bridges fundamental virology with translational medical applications.

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She is actively involved with the Nebraska Center for Virology, a collaborative research hub focused on viral pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, and therapeutic development across the University of Nebraska system.