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Judith Olejnik is a Senior Research Scientist in the Muhlberger Lab at Boston University, affiliated with Boston University CAMED and BUMC Cores. Her work focuses on virology, immunology, and microbiology, particularly investigating viral pathogenesis, host responses, and antiviral strategies against pathogens like Ebola, SARS-CoV-2, and RSV. Her research emphasizes understanding mechanisms of viral infection, immune evasion, and age-related susceptibilities.
Key interests include STAT3 signaling in respiratory infections, ACE2 regulation during SARS-CoV-2 infection, and the development of robust viral inactivation protocols for genomic analysis. She has contributed to studies on filovirus replication, host-pathogen interactions, and the role of minor introns in viral infections.
Notably, she received the 2025 Corwin Award for her contributions. Her work integrates cutting-edge genomics (e.g., ViBE-Seq for filovirus RNA analysis) and interdisciplinary approaches to tackle emerging pathogens. She collaborates with the Muhlberger Lab to advance infectious disease research and translational antiviral strategies.
