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Dr Rui Pedro Galão

Lecturer in Infectious Diseases

Research interests

  • Immunology

Biography

My group’s research focuses on studying various angles of the interplay between RNA viruses and host cells, in particular, dissecting mechanisms of innate immune responses to viral infection. To address these questions, we have primarily set up a reverse genetics system to study the molecular bases of Ebola virus replication, pathogenesis and immunity. This research led to the identification of interferon-stimulated genes antiviral against Ebola virus replication, and which mechanisms of action we are interested in characterise. Furthermore, we are also establishing a research program to drive forward our understanding of host-virus interactions and the molecular pathogenesis of Flaviviruses such as Zika, Dengue or West-Nile viruses. I am focusing particularly on uncovering mechanisms by which these viruses are sensitive to, and evade from, interferon-mediated responses to infection.

    Research

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    Galão Lab

    The Galao Lab studies host/virus interactions, focusing mainly in innate immune responses to infection by RNA viruses.

    synthetic-biology
    RNA Biology

    RNA is at the forefront of biomedical research for its central role in how information is transferred from DNA to protein. This Research Interest Group is open to all interested parties from across the University.

    PISA Hero
    PISA: Prenatal drivers of infant ISlet Autoimmunity

    The PISA study will test the idea that different exposures in pregnancy may influence fetal development to increase the risk of childhood autoimmunity.

    Project status: Ongoing

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    Microbes in Health & Disease

    The Microbes in Health & Diseases Research Interest Group aims to foster collaboration across departments and faculties at KCL to explore the multifaceted role microbes play in health and disease.

      Research

      ebola-hero
      Galão Lab

      The Galao Lab studies host/virus interactions, focusing mainly in innate immune responses to infection by RNA viruses.

      synthetic-biology
      RNA Biology

      RNA is at the forefront of biomedical research for its central role in how information is transferred from DNA to protein. This Research Interest Group is open to all interested parties from across the University.

      PISA Hero
      PISA: Prenatal drivers of infant ISlet Autoimmunity

      The PISA study will test the idea that different exposures in pregnancy may influence fetal development to increase the risk of childhood autoimmunity.

      Project status: Ongoing

      Hero_Microbes_RIG-thumbnail
      Microbes in Health & Disease

      The Microbes in Health & Diseases Research Interest Group aims to foster collaboration across departments and faculties at KCL to explore the multifaceted role microbes play in health and disease.