Derek F Walsh

Derek F. Walsh is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology-Immunology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He leads the Walsh Lab, focusing on DNA virus biology, particularly poxviruses and herpesviruses. His research explores viral mechanisms to control host translation, innate immunity, and cellular architecture.

Education: PhD from Dublin City University (2000), postdoctoral training at Columbia University (2001) and NYU School of Medicine (2006).
Professional roles: Editor of Journal of Virology (2022–2027), Chair of the International Herpesvirus Workshop (2027–present), and member of NIH VirB study section (2018–present).

Research Interests:
- Poxvirus manipulation of ribosomes and mTOR pathways.
- Herpesvirus exploitation of microtubules for infection.
- Host-virus interactions in cellular polarity and signaling.

Recent studies highlight novel insights into viral translational control and immune evasion. Walsh collaborates with institutions like the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS).

Laboratory Team: Includes postdocs (e.g., Edward Arnold), graduate students (e.g., Celeste Rosencrance), and alumni with academic and industry positions.