Principal Investigator: Dr. Aileen Chang
Disease: Dengue Fever
Research Description: Dengue viruses (DenV) are among the leading causes of pediatric morbidity and mortality globally, with 96 million symptomatic cases annually worldwide and no targeted treatments. Once infected by DenV, individuals who are symptomatic often experience high fever, muscle and joint pain, and rash. However, some individuals can develop more severe symptoms leading to dengue shock syndrome. Low and lower-middle income countries suffer from DenV infections disproportionately, due to lack of healthcare infrastructure and capacity to manage dengue cases.
Repurposing a Flu Treatment for Severe Dengue Patients in Colombia
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On May 28, the Chang Lab at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences had the privilege of hosting the Rector of Universidad Simón Bolívar (Barranquilla, Colombia).
José Forero, MD, Postdoctoral Associate in the Chang Lab at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, presented his research poster titled “Subtle inflammatory and structural corneal changes in Chikungunya virus-infected mice” at the American Society of Tropical…
Join us in congratulating Juan David Alzate Alvarez for receiving a GW SMHS Staff Excellence Award
