S. Mark Tompkins
Associate Professor, Department of Infectious Disease, University of Georgia
Dr. Tompkins’ research focuses on understanding the emergence, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of emerging infectious diseases with particular focus on zoonotic influenza viruses. These studies include surveillance for influenza virus in animal populations, susceptibility of different species to influenza infection, and influenza virus evolution. Areas of research include whole genome siRNA screening, miRNA screening and analysis and other analysis of non-coding RNA regulation of viral infections and disease. These studies focus on development of novel antiviral drugs and improved vaccines. Dr. Tompkins has particular interest in development of novel vaccines, therapeutic antibodies, and drugs for human and animal use and collaborates with academic and industrial institutions, nationally and internationally. The ultimate goal of his research is the development of novel diagnostics, vaccines, and therapies for infectious disease.
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