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Tiffany Teoh
Postgraduate Research Student
School of Life Sciences
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Email
tt17499@essex.ac.uk -
Location
Colchester Campus
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Ask me about
- Human Coronaviruses
- Interferon stimulated genes - IFITM1,2,3
- Virus and cell culture
Biography
Currently, I am pursuing a masters research project focusing on the role of interferon-induced transmembrane proteins (IFITMs) in the SARS-CoV-2 entry pathway. IFITMs are a family of antiviral proteins known to restrict the entry of various viruses by interfering with membrane fusion processes. My research examines how IFITMs impact SARS-CoV-2s ability to enter host cells, providing insights into the mechanisms by which these proteins inhibit viral entry. This work aims to contribute to our understanding of IFITM-mediated immune defences, potentially guiding novel therapeutic approaches to combat SARS-CoV-2 infection.
