part of Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology
of University of Gdańsk and Medical University of Gdańsk
Former Department of Virology consists of two teams:
02/12/24
Our virology groups have joined the prestigious SHIELD research project under Horizon Europe program
The University of Gdansk has become a partner in a prestigious research project with the acronym SHIELD, implemented under the Horizon Europe program. The project, titled “Molecular strategies against viral entry and glycan shielding,” focuses on developing new methods to combat dangerous viruses such as West Nile virus, yellow fever, Zika, Dengue, Nipah, Hendra and Lassa virus.
The SHIELD project will be implemented by the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG & MUG and will be led by dr. hab. Ewelina Król. Prof. Krystyna Bieńkowska-Szewczyk will also be involved in the project.
10/10/24
We investigate the molecular mechanisms of herpesvirus latency and the potential role of virus in oncogenesis and/or oncostimulation.
1/10/24
Dr hab. Magda Weidner-Glunde joined the Laboratory of Virus Molecular Biology. Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms of herpesvirus latency and the contribution of viral infection to oncogenesis.
Laboratory of Virus Molecular Biology welcomes the new Team Member and wishes dr hab. Magda Weidner-Glunde good luck!
The projects dedicated to fundamental virology and applied research are run by both teams. The model viruses include herpesviruses, hepatitis C virus (HCV) , influenza virus (IAV), tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), Zika virus, Newcastle disease virus (NDV) and coronaviruses (SARS-CoV-2).
Virus-host cell interactions, including mechanism of virus entry and spread , mechanism of immune evasion, interaction of viral and cellular proteins are the main interests of Virus Molecular Biology group. The topics investigated in Recombinant Vaccines Laboratory include construction of vaccines, development of anti-virals, sequencing and analysis of viral genomes and application of viruses as biopesticides.
About usMost of virology teaching is performed in English. The teaching program includes lectures in Molecular Virology, seminars for bachelor and MSc studies, laboratory classes (for selected groups). Each year 6 – 8 MSc experimental projects are conducted in our laboratories.
Individual training for outstanding students is available. 25 PhD virology projects were completed in our teams.
Meet the team
Prof. dr hab. Krystyna Bieńkowska-Szewczyk
and
Prof. dr hab. Bogusław Szewczyk
