AECAlbert Einstein College of Medicine · Microbiology & Immunology
Chandran Lab
Kartik Chandran · Bronx, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Kartik Chandran's lab focuses on the investigation of viral pathogens, particularly enveloped RNA viruses, to develop new vaccines and therapeutic antibodies. Their research includes studying the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, which is a severe threat to public health, and creating fast, adaptable strategies for combating various emerging infectious diseases. Through collaborative efforts, they aim to generate effective immunization strategies and improve our understanding of viral pathogenesis.
emerging infectious diseasesRNA virusesvaccine developmentCrimean-Congo hemorrhagic feverimmunotherapeuticsantibody discoveryviral pathogenesishost-virus interactionsglycoprotein structure
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop broad-spectrum vaccines for RNA viruses using platform technologies.
AIM 02Investigate the assembly and function of viral glycoproteins in pathogenesis.
AIM 03Create a pipeline for adaptive antibody development to enhance vaccine efficacy.
AIM 04Evaluate immunogenicity and protective efficacy of engineered antigens.
Skills the Lab Values
PCRcell culturemouse modelsflow cytometryWestern blotRNA sequencingprotein engineeringmass spectrometryantibody characterization
Output against the department
Publications252top 22% of dept.107th of 486
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Citations16ktop 24% of dept.119th of 486
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