Front Row Spotlight | Andrew Ward @ScrippsResearch
Front Row Spotlight | Andrew Ward  @ScrippsResearch
Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
Viruses use specialized proteins to infect human cells, and understanding their structure is key to creating more effective vaccines and antiviral therapies. Scripps Research professor Andrew Ward will delve into his pioneering work on mapping these proteins with cutting-edge imaging techniques. Ward’s research provides critical insights into viral neutralization mechanisms, paving the way for advancements in vaccine development against pathogens like HIV, influenza, coronaviruses and much more.

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