Aravinda de Silva

Aravinda de Silva is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a member of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, his research spans virology, immunology, and epidemiology with a focus on flaviviruses.

• Research Specialization
• Virology of Dengue and Zika
• Human Immunology
• Antibody Response Mechanisms
• Vaccine Development

His laboratory investigates dengue pathogenesis, neutralizing antibody dynamics, and maternal-fetal transmission of Zika. Recent work includes NIH-funded projects on Zika vaccine platforms and structural analysis of viral glycoproteins. Publications highlight advancements in flavivirus diagnostics, immune interference phenomena, and epitope mapping.

Key collaborations include research teams in Sri Lanka, Brazil, and Singapore, with emphasis on global health implications of arboviral diseases. The de Silva Lab maintains a strong focus on translational virology and immunological correlates of protection.