Faculty

David Beasley, Ph.D.

Dr. Beasley Assistant Professor
dwbeasle@utmb.edu
MRB, Route 0609
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Phone: (409)772-1120
Fax: (409)747-2437

Education:

Ph.D. | 1999 | Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia
B. App. Sci. (Hons) | 1993 | Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia
B. App. Sci. (Medical Laboratory Science) | 1992 | Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia

Overview

Molecular basis of virulence and antigenic variations between West Nile virus (WNV) strains; arbovirus vaccines and diagnostics; Good Laboratory Practice.

Research Interests

Dr. Beasley's research currently focuses on the molecular basis of virulence and antigenic variations between strains of West Nile virus. His lab's wider research activities include studies related to the development of improved diagnostic and therapeutic reagents and vaccines for flaviviruses and other arboviruses. Dr. Beasley is Co-Director of the Keiller/GNL BSL3 laboratories, Director of the GNL Regulatory Services Core, and directs research activities associated with an NIH-sponsored animal models contract to undertake GLP compliant animal and in vitro studies.

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