Wayne Gray

Wayne Gray is an Instructional Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Mississippi. His research focuses on medical microbiology, virology, and vaccines, particularly studying simian varicella virus (SVV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV). He teaches courses in Medical Microbiology and Virology.

Dr. Gray earned his Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from the University of South Alabama in 1984.

His research interests include viral pathogenesis, vaccine development, and comparative analysis of alphaherpesviruses. Key contributions include the development of an ELISA assay for SVV antibody titers and studies on recombinant vaccines expressing foreign antigens.

His publications span virology, immunology, and molecular biology, exploring topics like viral gene expression, immune response modulation, and in vivo models of viral neurotropism.

No scientific awards or fellowships are listed. He advises no formally listed students. His work is conducted in collaboration with institutions like the University of South Alabama and Tulane National Primate Research Center, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.