Rate My Professor Gavin Smith

Professor Smith’s research focuses on the ecology and evolution of zoonotic viruses as well as the molecular epidemiology of human respiratory pathogens. His work examines viral disease ecosystems in Asia, with particular emphasis on the animal-human interface, to support improved disease control measures and pandemic prevention. He has conducted studies on genetic changes in SARS-CoV-2 and their implications for the COVID-19 pandemic, including projects investigating intra-host genetic diversity of the virus to identify mutations associated with host adaptation, emerging drug resistance, or vaccine escape. In addition to his research leadership, Professor Smith contributes to academic efforts in virology and infectious disease epidemiology through his role at the institution.

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