Relevant Models Reflect Real-World Needs

Jie Sun is a professor in Infectious Diseases and International Medicine at University of Virginia School of Medicine and associate director for Scientific Programs at the Carter Immunology Center. In their latest work, Sun’s research team identified genetic and pharmacologic pathways that attenuate severe flu or COVID-19 infection and reduce blood glucose levels that spike after viral pneumonia.

In this episode, Deanna MacNeil from The Scientist’s Creative Services Team spoke with Sun to learn more about his philosophy of science, which prioritizes physiologically relevant models of infection to tackle real-world clinical needs with research.

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Jie Sun, PhD
Harrison Distinguished Teaching Professor
Infectious Diseases and International Medicine
Associate Director, Scientific Programs
Carter Immunology Center
University of Virginia School of Medicine

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