DermodyLab

Big congratulations to Dr. Xay Somoulay (linkedin.com/in/somoulayx) on a successful PhD defense! 🎉 An outstanding scientist now exploring industry opportunities in Boston. Lucky team incoming!

New JCI paper led by postdoc Mikal Woods Acevedo shows immune cell infiltration—not viral load—drives paralysis in mice infected with enterovirus D68. Points to new targets for AFM treatment. 🔗 doi.org/10.1172/JCI188… #Virology #NeuroImmunity #PostdocSpotlight #AFM

Two virology teams, one tapas table, and zero viral load (we hope). Taking a break after a full/terrific day at GRC Viruses and Cells.

🚨 New paper out! "A single mutation in an enteric virus alters tropism and sensitivity to microbiota" One tiny change, big consequences. A great collab with the Julie Pfeiffer lab! Read here: bit.ly/42sD2rX #Virology #Microbiome #Science

As we wrap up another year of discovery and collaboration, we want to express our gratitude to our amazing team, and partners! Here's to more questions, answers & 'aha!' moments in the new year. Happy holidays!

Congrats to Dr. Kira Griswold on successfully defending her PhD this fall! 🎉 We're so proud of your achievements and can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make in the future. Here's to your next chapter! 👏#PhDDefense #Congrats

Terry had the honor of celebrating Dr. Greg Wilson's retirement in Nashville this week. Greg began working with Terry as an ID fellow in 1990 and contributed to inspirational work as a clinical scientist. Congratulations on an incredible career, Greg! 🎉

Throwing it back to Halloween when we brought the weather! From sunny smiles to stormy vibes, our forecast was a 10/10. Which weather mood are you feeling today?

Graduate student Myles Steed studies how reoviruses use host factors for replication and form viral factories in cells. Outside the lab, he enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and collecting books (always open to recommendations!). linkedin.com/in/myles-steed…

We are excited to welcome our two newest Research Technicians, Bella Bosco and Ella DuRie, who just graduated from the University of Pittsburgh! #EllaBellaTeam

The Dermody Lab had a great time at #ASV2024. Can't wait for next year!

A behind-the-scenes look at how Pittsburgh virologists are getting between sessions at #ASV2024 #notimeturner

The Dermody Lab is at #ASV2024! Huge shoutout to our postdocs Pengcheng Shang and Mikal Woods Acevedo, and our graduate students Xay Somoulay, Kira Griswold, and Breonna Runk for their outstanding talks yesterday!

The Dermody Lab has been busy! Olivia Welsh's research shows efficient encapsidation of the σ1 protein in reovirus boosts cell binding, replication, and spread in mice. This could enhance design of improved reovirus oncolytic therapies. Check it out: doi.org/10.1128/jvi.00…

🎉 Exciting news! Dr. Pengcheng Shang identified murine neuropilin 1 (mNRP1) as a new receptor for reovirus. His studies inform how neuropilin receptors might function in dissemination and pathogenesis for diverse viruses. Read more: authors.elsevier.com/c/1j3Rk6t8JEqo…

🎉Exciting news alert! Our team partnered with Dr. B. V. V. Prasad's lab at Baylor College of Medicine to study reovirus replication protein σNS! The structure we found is fascinating, shedding light on its role in reovirus replication. Check it out: doi.org/10.1038/s41467…🦠🔬

🎉 Bittersweet farewell to Olivia from the Dermody Lab! 🚀 Thanks for 4.5 years of dedication! You've left an indelible mark on our lab, and we're grateful for all you've contributed. Wishing you all the best! 🔬 #FarewellOlivia #DermodyLabLegacy

Meet Pengcheng Shang, a postdoc at the Dermody Lab. His research on reovirus tropism & pathogenesis unveiled key receptors PirB & NRP1! Excitingly, he plans his next career steps to be in China.

Kira is a senior graduate student in our lab studying how reoviruses transmit in the nervous system. Kira is currently writing a manuscript regarding how viral receptors influence reovirus neurotropism in mice. You can find her with her two kittens or at linkedin.com/in/kiragriswol…

We're excited to share the newest PhD candidate in the lab, Gavin Treadaway (right), who just passed his comprehensive exam!