How HIV Exploits Specialized Microtubule Regulators During Infection

The Immunobiology Seminar Series presents:  "How HIV Exploits Specialized Microtubule Regulators During Infection"

Presenter Details

Mojgan Naghavi, PhD
Professor of Microbiology-Immunology
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University

The Naghavi lab research focuses on infection by Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1), a retrovirus and causative agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In addition to suppressing the immune system, rendering victims susceptible to opportunistic infections, HIV-1 can cross the blood-brain barrier and cause serious damage to the central nervous system, ultimately leading to HIV-associated dementia.  Read more

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