B.A., Chemistry, 2010, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Research:  Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a widespread human pathogen.  The viral protein kinase UL97, a key drug target in anti-HCMV therapeutic strategies, is required during HCMV infection for efficient viral DNA synthesis and nuclear egress, and likely plays additional roles. The goals of this project are to leverage UL97-dependent phenotype(s) to identify their genetic determinants and gain insights into the molecular mechanisms of HCMV replication.