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:

O’Connor Lab

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)

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