معرفی
Dandan Shao serves as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Center for Research in Virology, Morgridge Institute for Research, where she investigates viral genome replication mechanisms using molecular, cellular, and biochemical approaches. Her work bridges fundamental virology with agricultural applications, focusing on plant-pathogen systems.
Her research expertise spans Virology, Molecular Biology, Plant Pathology, and Fungal Genetics, with specific emphasis on gene silencing and plant-microbe interactions. She employs viral vectors to target fungal pathogens in crops, studies effector proteins in necrotrophic fungi, and develops molecular tools for pathogen quantification, aiming to elucidate infection mechanisms and engineer disease resistance.
Analysis of her publication record (2014-2021) reveals a cohesive trajectory in plant virology-pathology interfaces, particularly in soybean and specialty crops. Her work integrates viral vector technology with fungal pathogenesis research, demonstrating consistent innovation in host-induced gene silencing applications and molecular diagnostics for oomycete and fungal pathogens.
Dr. Shao operates within the Rowe Center for Research in Virology, a specialized unit dedicated to advancing virology through interdisciplinary collaboration. The center provides infrastructure for cutting-edge studies on viral replication, host interactions, and translational solutions for viral diseases, positioning her work at the intersection of basic virology and agricultural biotechnology.
