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Dr. François Jean is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), with a research focus on cellular virology and host-virus interactions. As a leading expert in emerging human viruses, he investigates broad-spectrum antiviral agents targeting SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus, and flaviviruses like dengue and zika. His lab employs high-content screening and AI-based image analysis to evaluate antiviral efficacy in 2D and 3D cell models derived from patients.
- Key Research Areas: Host-Directed Antivirals (HDAs), Proteomics, Viral Pathogenesis, Molecular Diagnostics
- Affiliations: Life Sciences Institute, CoVaRR-Net Pillar 10, FINDER (UBC Facility for Infectious Disease and Epidemic Research)
Dr. Jean’s publications emphasize novel antiviral compounds such as N-0385 and cladoniamide A, derived from natural sources like B.C. sea sponges. His work has led to 25 invention disclosures and patents at UBC, with funding from CIHR, Genome BC, and CoVaRR-Net. Current students include PhD candidate Connor Thompson, and former trainees are listed in the lab’s alumni.
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