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Eric Weaver

Weaver selected as virology center director; Garcia-Ruiz named associate director

October 8, 2021

Katherine LaTourrette and Hernan Garcia-Ruiz

COVID-causing coronavirus following predictable mutational footsteps

July 13, 2021

A vaccine candidate developed by Nebraska’s Eric Weaver and colleagues has demonstrated signs of protection against an unprecedented range of swine flu strains, the likes of which drove pandemics in both 2009 and 1918.

Vaccine shows signs of protection against dozen-plus flu strains

March 3, 2021

Study: Seasonal coronaviruses might stimulate cross-protection against SARS-CoV-2

January 7, 2021

David Richardson, assistant secretary for the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, talks with Andy Benson, director of the Nebraska Food for Health Center, after a presentation Dec. 18.

DHS, Husker officials discuss security of nation’s food system

December 21, 2020

Cutline: Nebraska’s Asit Pattnaik (pictured) and UNMC’s Tom Petro are developing a vaccine framework that exploits the properties of a naturally occurring nanoparticle in an effort to produce a stronger, longer-lasting immune response than other COVID-19 vaccine candidates. They’re also taking a closer look at how SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, inhibits the immune system.

Researchers aim to use protein to ramp up COVID-19 antigens’ impact

November 5, 2020

With support from the Office of Research and Economic Development’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant Program, Shi-Hua Xiang is in the early stages of developing a bacterial delivery system for a COVID-19 vaccine that would be delivered directly to the respiratory tract as a nasal spray.

Nasal spray could mean needle-free COVID-19 vaccine

November 4, 2020

Eric Weaver

Search for universal flu vaccine turns to tobacco plants

August 7, 2020

Weaver goes viral on flu, coronavirus for Faculty 101

August 7, 2020

Coronavirus-themed comics aiming to educate, engage

July 27, 2020

Study spotlights potential culprit in relapses of multiple sclerosis

July 6, 2020

Jennifer Nelson

Nelson named interim director of virology center

July 6, 2020