Andrea Gamarnik

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Andrea Gamarnik is an Argentine molecular virologist and researcher known for her significant contributions to the field of virology, particularly in the study of the dengue virus. She is a principal investigator at the Leloir Institute in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Andrea Gamarnik was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She completed her undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). She then pursued her doctoral studies in Molecular Biology at the same institution, where she focused on the molecular mechanisms of viral replication.

Career[edit | edit source]

After obtaining her Ph.D., Gamarnik conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she specialized in the study of RNA viruses. Upon returning to Argentina, she joined the Leloir Institute, where she established her own research laboratory.

Research Contributions[edit | edit source]

Gamarnik's research has primarily focused on the dengue virus, a mosquito-borne virus that causes dengue fever. Her work has provided critical insights into the viral replication process and the interaction between the virus and the host cell. She has identified key viral proteins and their functions, which has advanced the understanding of the virus's life cycle and pathogenesis.

One of her notable achievements includes the discovery of the role of the viral protein NS5 in the replication of the dengue virus. This finding has opened new avenues for the development of antiviral therapies.

Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]

Andrea Gamarnik has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to science, including:

The L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards in 2016.
The Konex Award in 2013.
Membership in the National Academy of Sciences of Argentina.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Andrea Gamarnik is married and has two children. She continues to live and work in Buenos Aires, where she is actively involved in scientific research and mentoring young scientists.

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