Vanessa Cowton

Dr. Vanessa Cowton is a Researcher at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the Patel Group and the Centre for Virus Research. Her work focuses on virology, particularly the molecular mechanisms of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and SARS-CoV-2 interactions with host immune systems.

Her research spans

• Antibody responses to HCV
• Vaccine development for HCV and SARS-CoV-2
• Evolution and immune evasion of SARS-CoV-2 variants
• Structural analysis of viral glycoproteins

Recent publications highlight trends in viral pathogenesis, including interferon responses, epitope mimicry, and cross-species transmission dynamics. She collaborates extensively with virologists and immunologists, contributing to studies on vaccine design and viral adaptation. Her affiliations include the Patel Group and Centre for Virus Research, where she investigates host-virus interactions using molecular biology and bioinformatics approaches.