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David C. Johnson is a Professor at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in the MMI department. He has held academic positions at McMaster University (1984–1996), including roles as Assistant, Associate, and later Professor in Pathology’s Cancer Research Group. His research focuses on herpesvirus biology, particularly viral entry mechanisms, membrane interactions, and axonal transport dynamics. He earned his Ph.D. from Washington University (1981) and B.S. from the University of Guelph (1976).
His work examines herpes simplex virus (HSV), pseudorabies virus, and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), investigating glycoprotein functions, viral assembly, and host cell interactions. Key contributions include characterizing US9, gE/gI, and gH/gL proteins’ roles in axonal transport and viral egress. His studies bridge structural biology, cell biology, and virology to understand viral pathogenesis and immune evasion strategies.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. Collaborations include researchers like Adam Vanarsdall and Theodore Jardetzky. His research has been published in journals such as *Journal of Virology*, *mBio*, and *PLoS Pathogens*.
