Emerging Viruses Research Center
Hantavirus Reference Laboratory
The Hjelle laboratory studies the evolutionary biology, vector
biology, genetics, pathogenesis, immunology, replication, epidemiology
and diagnosis of emerging viruses. We are most active in the study of
zoonotic viruses (especially hantaviruses). We are increasingly involved
in developing novel treatments for hantavirus diseases based upon
studies of the interactions of these viruses with their receptors and
their marked ability to induce a brisk innate immune response in
susceptible cells. Because we have amassed extensive experience and a
large array of diagnostic antigens, we have become the major reference
center for the Western Hemisphere for rapid and accurate hantavirus
diagnosis.
