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Chris McCormick is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, specializing in virology with a focus on RNA viruses. His research explores viral replication mechanisms, proteases, and host-pathogen interactions. He holds a BSc, DPhil (PhD), and PGCert. He teaches Immunology and Virology to medical students and supervises PhD candidates. McCormick has contributed to advancements in diagnostic tools for respiratory viruses and SARS-CoV-2, including point-of-care testing and molecular inactivation techniques. He serves as Deputy Programme Lead for BM4 and holds roles in education management. His work bridges basic science and clinical applications, addressing global health challenges.
- Education: BSc, DPhil, PGCert
- Teaching Roles: Deputy Programme Lead (BM4), Deputy Head of School of Education, Year 1 Assessment Lead (BM4), Head of Field for BMedSci Microbiology projects
- External Roles: Editor (Microbiology Society, 2017–2021), Member (Virus Division, Microbiology Society, 2017–2020)
His research interests include viral replication, protease functions, and diagnostic innovations. Recent work focuses on ACE2 receptor mechanisms and antiviral strategies. McCormick collaborates on multidisciplinary projects, emphasizing translational medicine.
