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Tanel Punga is a Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University's Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine. He serves as Director of Studies for the Doctoral Level and is affiliated with the Infections and Immunity research group. His work spans virology, immunology, and molecular biology with a focus on human adenovirus, myasthenia gravis, and epigenetic regulation.
Dr. Punga's research interests encompass several interconnected areas of biomedical science:
- Virology: Particularly human adenovirus biology, including viral RNA metabolism, capsid protein functions, and host-virus interactions
- Neuromuscular Disorders: Focusing on myasthenia gravis pathogenesis, biomarker discovery, and microRNA regulation
- Epigenetics: Investigating DNA methylation patterns in viral infections and their impact on tumor suppressor genes
- RNA Biology: Studying RNA-binding proteins, microRNA functions, and non-coding RNA regulation in disease contexts
Analysis of Dr. Punga's recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a strong focus on two primary research trajectories: adenovirus molecular biology and myasthenia gravis biomarker discovery. His adenovirus work investigates viral RNA metabolism, capsid protein functions, and host responses to infection. Simultaneously, his research on myasthenia gravis has identified multiple circulating microRNAs as potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, with particular emphasis on miR-150-5p and other circulating microRNAs. His work increasingly integrates omics approaches to understand complex host-pathogen interactions and autoimmune mechanisms.
Dr. Punga has contributed to numerous collaborative research projects, particularly in the areas of viral pathogenesis and autoimmune disorders. His work has been instrumental in establishing connections between viral infections and epigenetic modifications, as well as identifying novel biomarkers for neuromuscular disorders.
