Mustafa Atasoy

Mustafa Atasoy is a Research Associate at the Department of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Lancaster University, within the Faculty of Health and Medicine. His research focuses on virology, particularly orthopoxviruses (including monkeypox), avian influenza, and antiviral mechanisms in bats and poultry. He investigates molecular pathogenesis, zoonotic transmission risks, and host-virus interactions. His work contributes to understanding viral diseases and developing protective strategies against emerging pathogens.

Key research areas include: molecular virology of orthopoxviruses, antiviral protein mechanisms (e.g., IFITM3), and viral infections in avian species. His recent studies explore the zoonotic potential of monkeypox and the protective role of interferon-induced proteins in RNA virus inhibition.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining molecular biology, epidemiology, and immunology. His findings have implications for public health, veterinary medicine, and pandemic preparedness.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. He contributes to collaborative projects involving viral genomics and host-pathogen dynamics.