معرفی
Kevin Zwezdaryk, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Tulane University School of Medicine. He received his BS from Nicholls State University, followed by PhD and Postdoctoral training at Tulane University in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Microbiology/Immunology.
- Education: BS (Nicholls State University), PhD (Tulane University), Postdoc (Tulane University)
His research focuses on how human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) manipulates host metabolic pathways, particularly mitochondria, to facilitate viral replication and its implications for aging and cancer. His work investigates HCMV-induced alterations in ATP production, reactive oxygen species, nuclear signaling, and apoptosis.
Key research areas include:
- Host-virus metabolic interactions
- Mitochondrial dysfunction in viral pathogenesis
- Applications to aging and oncology
- Development of antiviral strategies targeting host metabolism
Recent publications highlight his work on metabolic diagnostics, neuroinflammation in viral infections, and immunometabolism. His lab utilizes advanced techniques like Seahorse metabolic analysis and CRISPR-based diagnostics.
