Co-founder of coronavirus and viral pathogenesis research.
He studies how viruses emerge and cause disease in humans.
His work transformed virology and pandemic preparedness.
In 1954, he was born in the USA.
In 1978, he earned his PhD in Microbiology from the University of North Carolina.
In 1989, he began pioneering research on coronaviruses and viral pathogenesis.
Coronavirus research, studying virus evolution and disease mechanisms.
It helps develop vaccines and antiviral therapies.
It supports global efforts in pandemic preparedness and public health.
His discoveries reshaped virology and infectious disease research.
He continues to lead research on viral infections and therapeutics.
He currently serves as Professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
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