Bioelectrics Seminar
<p> <strong>Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics Seminar</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>“Semaphorins as potential therapeutics against vector-borne diseases.”</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Hameeda Sultana, Ph.D.</strong></p> <p> Assistant Professor</p> <p> Center for Molecular Medicine</p> <p> Department of Biological Sciences</p> <p> Old Dominion University</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 9-10AM</strong></p> <p> <strong>IRP2 First Floor Conference Room</strong></p> <p> <strong>4211 Monarch Way</strong></p> <p> <strong>All are invited</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Abstract</strong>: Semaphorins are a large family of phylogenetically conserved soluble and membrane bound proteins that functions in linking the immune and nervous system. My previous work has shown that abrogation of Semaphorin7A protects mice from lethal West Nile virus (WNV) infection. Sema7A antibody blocking was therapeutic against the WNV caused pathogenesis and mortality in mice. In this talk, I will provide some insights on the role of Semaphorins in vector-borne diseases in general. The long-term goal of my research laboratory is to address role of Semaphorins as potential candidates for drug discovery, therapeutics and vaccine development to combat several arthropod-borne diseases.</p>
Posted By: Loree Heller
Date: Tue Apr 08 16:22:51 EDT 2014