Morgan Herodمشاهده پروفایل
پژوهشگر ارشد
- RNA viruses
- Virus Replication
- Virion Morphology
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Dr Morgan Herod is an MRC CDA Fellow and University Academic Fellow in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Leeds, Faculty of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of RNA virus replication, particularly in clinically relevant viruses such as norovirus and hepatitis E virus. He leads an active research group employing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate molecular virology, structural biology, genetics, and classical virology. The Herod lab investigates key stages in the viral life cycle, including capsid disassembly and cellular entry, viral polyprotein processing, genome replication, and virion assembly. A major focus is understanding how norovirus capsids interact with host molecules to regulate entry and infectivity, using techniques such as structural imaging and biomolecular interaction assays. Another core project explores the molecular composition of viral replication complexes in norovirus and picornaviruses, aiming to elucidate how newly synthesized genomes are packaged into new virions. Additionally, his work on hepatitis E virus examines how polyprotein processing regulates RNA replication and the functional roles of non-structural proteins within the replication complex. Dr Herod holds a prestigious Medical Research Council (MRC) Career Development Award, supporting his work on fundamental virological mechanisms with implications for disease control. His research aims to translate mechanistic insights into novel antiviral strategies targeting gastrointestinal viral infections. Research focus on RNA viruses impacting human and animal health Interdisciplinary approach combining structural, molecular, and cellular techniques Host institution: University of Leeds, a leading UK research university Scientific Awards: MRC Career Development Award (CDA) Fellow Dr Herod's work is supported by competitive fellowship funding, indicating recognition of his research potential and contributions to virology. While no formal advisees are listed in the provided text, he likely supervises postgraduate researchers within his lab, given the presence of an established research program. His lab is part of the Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology at Leeds, as suggested by the associated image URLs, indicating collaboration within a major structural biology hub.












