David O'Connor
Credentials: Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Department
Position title: Viral genomics and pathogenesis
Email: dhoconno@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 890-0845
Address:
Room 135
585 Science Dr
Madison, WI 53711
LAB WEBSITE:
FOCUS GROUPS:
Virology, Molecular & Genome Biology of Microbes, Immunology
RESEARCH DESCRIPTION:
My research focuses on understanding viral genomics, evolution, and pathogenesis, with a particular emphasis SARS-CoV-2 and emerging respiratory viruses. My lab utilizes cutting-edge genomic technologies and nonhuman primate models to study host-pathogen interactions, immune responses, and viral evolution. Recent work has included developing rapid SARS-CoV- 2 testing methods, studying congenital Zika virus infections, and exploring the impact of host genetics on viral susceptibility and disease progression. The lab also contributes to public health efforts through genomic surveillance of viral pathogens and the development of innovative testing strategies.
ALSO A TRAINER IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:
Microbiology (MDTP), Cellular and Molecular Pathology (CMP)