The Baker Lab

Studying Influenza Virus at Lovelace Biomedical since 2021

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What can viruses teach us about ourselves?

There’s an intricate dance that has played out throughout our evolutionary history. How is it that some hosts are refractory to certain microbes? Which ortholog differences determine viral infection success? The Baker Lab studies influenza viruses that have specialized to humans or birds to uncover how virus-host interactions successfully orchestrate the production of viral progeny. Divergent protein-protein partnerships or pathway engagements identified through viral scanning serve as a jumping-off point to explore functional nodes in host cells.

Science is for everyone.

We believe that the phrase “stand on the shoulders of giants” does not account for certain individuals having higher ladders to begin with. Our lab is an inclusive place, where everyone has a seat at the table, and where all voices are heard. While conducting cutting-edge research in a non-profit research institute, members of the lab will be challenged to grow and to give back to the greater community where we live. We are not perfect. We are fallible. We will improve.

 

Let’s Talk.

We’re always excited to talk about what we’re baking up in the lab. Feel free to reach out and start a conversation!