University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Microbiology & ImmunologyWeaver Lab
Eric A Weaver · Lincoln, Nebraska
Research Focus
Dr. Eric A Weaver's lab focuses on developing innovative vaccines to prevent pandemic influenza viruses. They aim to create a universal influenza vaccine that can offer long-lasting protection against different strains of the virus. By combining various promising strategies, such as the use of conserved protein parts from the virus and advanced delivery systems, the lab is working toward a vaccine that is more effective than current options.
influenza vaccinepandemic preventionviral vectorsimmune responsemRNA delivery
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop a universal influenza vaccine based on multiple immune strategies.
AIM 02Combine different vaccine approaches to improve immunity against diverse influenza strains.
AIM 03Evaluate the effectiveness of novel chimeric immunogens in animal models.
AIM 04Utilize advanced delivery methods like mRNA lipid nanoparticles for vaccination.
Skills the Lab Values
vaccine developmentanimal modelsmouse modelsrecombinant protein productionviral vector designimmunogenicity assays
Output against the department
Publications86bottom 28% of dept.347th of 486
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Citations2.6kbottom 17% of dept.405th of 486
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