The University of Texas at San Antonio · BiologyValley Fever Research Hub
Chiung-Yu Hung · San Antonio, Texas
Research Focus
Chiung-Yu Hung's lab at the University of Texas San Antonio is focused on addressing the urgent need for better treatments and vaccines for coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as Valley Fever. The lab is part of the San Antonio-based Coccidioidomycosis Collaborative Research Center (SA-CCRC), which promotes collaborative research among various experts to develop antifungal drugs and improve clinical outcomes for affected patients. The lab aims to advance research and training in this under-studied area of medical mycology, delivering innovative solutions to combat this significant health issue.
CoccidioidomycosisValley Feverantifungal drugsvaccinesmedical mycologytranslational researchclinical researchantibiotic resistancecollaborative research
Research Aims
5AIM 01Establish the San Antonio-based Coccidioidomycosis Collaborative Research Center.
AIM 02Develop antifungal drugs targeting Coccidioides infection.
AIM 03Conduct basic and translational research in coccidioidomycosis.
AIM 04Implement state-of-the-art techniques in coccidioidomycosis research.
AIM 05Support junior investigators with mentoring and funding.
Skills the Lab Values
PCRcell culturedrug screeningimmunotherapygenomicsin vitro analysisbioinformaticsdata analysisclinical treatment techniques
Output against the department
Publications97bottom 34% of dept.682nd of 1,033
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Citations3.6kbottom 27% of dept.751st of 1,033
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