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We study the replication and pathogenesis of the beta-herpesvirus called Human Cytomegalovirus (#CMV) at UW-Madison. Most tweets by @emalbright.

Madison, WI
Joined September 2016
Happy Holidays from the Human Virology Program @UWCarbone!
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Excited to announce the first annual Ann Palmenberg Molecular Virology Symposium! Hosted by the Institute for Molecular Virology with generous sponsorships from @UWBiochem and @WARF_News. Program expertly prepared by @RKirchdoerfer.
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Members of the @KalejtaLab led by Michael Ohman showed that Human Cytomegalovirus Pentamer represses viral immediate early transcription. 🦠 📚 Read their study in @PNASNews: bit.ly/4ezJDEc
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Looking for a faculty position in infectious diseases? Want to join a fantastic group of colleagues in beautiful Madison, WI? Check out the tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences at UW-Madison! ⬇️ jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/assistant…
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You don’t want to miss this. @Kylee__Morrison’s work is beautiful and she gives fantastic talks! 🤩
Join us tomorrow as Dr. @Kylee__Morrison kicks off our Molecular Virology seminar series for the semester talking about her work in the @KalejtaLab to understand what controls viral infectivity!
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Join us tomorrow as Dr. @Kylee__Morrison kicks off our Molecular Virology seminar series for the semester talking about her work in the @KalejtaLab to understand what controls viral infectivity!
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Two @KalejtaLab papers accepted in a week definitely requires Greenbush 🍩. Congratulations Mike and Ryan! 🥳
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Sending all the best to Ryan Walter who will defend his thesis on Monday, July 22nd! 🥳
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Welcoming future Badger virologists to campus this week! As part of the @UWMadisonCALS QuickStart program, incoming undergraduates got a hands on taste of some of the ongoing research on campus from @MadisonVirology faculty, students, and staff. #LoveVirology
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Huge congratulations & happy retirement to Ann Palmenberg & Marchel Hill! Two of the all time greats. Thank you for the impact you and your science have had on countless faculty, students, and staff over the decades!
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Join us tomorrow as we celebrate the outstanding careers of Ann & Marchel and the countless contributions they have made to the @MadisonVirology & @UWBiochem communities and beyond!
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Congratulations to Professor Ann Palmenberg, who retires this week after more than 40 years @UWBiochem & @MadisonVirology! Palmenberg built her lab & career around unveiling the enzymes & mechanisms responsible for controlling viruses. Her research established the foundation ➡️
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👇🏼 Exciting new work from the Gaglia Lab! Congratulations @MartaGaglia and team! 🎉
Out now in @NatureMicrobiol: Cut site preference allows influenza A virus PA-X to discriminate between host and viral mRNAs @GaucherandLea @MartaGaglia @MadisonVirology @UWMadisonMMI @TuftsGSBS nature.com/articles/s41564-0…
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Ana Fernandez-Sesma, PhD, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Microbiology at @IcahnMountSinai. Dr. Fernandez-Sesma will direct all educational and research functions of the Department, while cultivating an academic culture for advancements: mshs.co/3pmRArO
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Happy Retirement to Dr. Kim Voss! 🎉Thank you for your hard work and leadership that have made Bock Labs and IMV programs run for so many years. You will be greatly missed.
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Whirlwind visit at U Wisc-Madison to present my lab’s new research @McArdle Lab for Cancer Research. Treated to fantastic science chats with their amazing herpesvirologists, pizza w/trainees, and tasty treats w/ view of capital! Thanks for hosting ⁦@KalejtaLab⁩!
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