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Professor James Stewart is a leading virologist at the University of Liverpool, specializing in virus-host interactions and respiratory infectious diseases. He operates within the Department of Infection Biology and Microbiomes, where he heads the department and chairs the University Biohazards Committee. His research spans SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis, autophagy in viral infections, mucosal immunity, and vaccine development, utilizing advanced molecular techniques and animal models.
- Developed K18-hACE2, hamster, and rat models for studying SARS-CoV-2
- Pioneered murine gammaherpesvirus models for host-virus interaction analysis
- Led international collaborations with institutions in China, USA, and Egypt
His scholarly contributions include Royal Society University Research Fellowship and a Royal Society of Chemistry Horizon Prize (2022). With over 40 PhD students mentored and extensive grant funding from MRC, Wellcome Trust, and BBSRC, he bridges academic research with translational medicine. As Academic Editor for PLoS ONE and member of scientific advisory boards, he remains pivotal in global virology initiatives.
