The research lab of Christopher M. Robinson, PhD focuses on the complex methods in which enteric viruses traverse the intestinal environment to initiate infection. The laboratory specifically identifies intestinal factors that influence viral replication.
Enteric viruses initiate infection in the diverse environment of the gastrointestinal tract, yet the impact of this environment on intestinal infection is unclear. By characterizing intestinal factors that alter enteric viral virulence, potential therapeutic targets may be identified.