Samina Alam

Samina Alam, MS, PhD, is a Researcher in the Department of Cell and Biological Systems. Her work spans virology, immunology, and molecular biology, focusing on high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) and Epstein-Barr virus mechanisms.

Research Interests:
• HPV16 and genomic instability in transformed keratinocytes
• Viral protein processing via proprotein convertases
• Disinfection strategies for HR-HPV in clinical settings
• Viral spread mechanisms in stratified epithelium

Her recent publications analyze genome instability preceding HPV integration, the role of hypochlorous acid in disinfection, and viral glycoprotein dynamics. She has contributed to 51 peer-reviewed works, with 1422 Scopus citations and an h-index of 20.