Bruce Lab

We are a research laboratory studying RNA viruses, within the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG) and the Translational Global Infectious Disease Research (TGIR) COBRE at the University of Vermont.

Research Interests

We are focused on studying questions at the intersection of virology and cell biology, with a particular focus on the late stages of viral assembly and replication. Favorite viruses include SARS-CoV-2 and influenza.

We are particularly interested in how the switch between the intracellular and encapsidation functions of coronavirus nucleocapsid are controlled, and how the process of influenza genome transport influences reassortment.

News

Tie-Dying Lab Coats
The lab decided to tie-dye our tissue culture lab coats, while enjoying tea and crepes (very civilized!)
Dr Despres
Congratulations to Hannah Despres who successfully defended her PhD thesis, “Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern at Multiple Scales”. Many Mirabelles cakes were consumed, as befitted the occasion!!
Lab Breakfast
Lab breakfast at August First to celebrate Hannah Kubinski’s departure to graduate school at Duke!