Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit

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Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit
BornBirth date -1st March 1966
NationalityGerman
Alma materUniversity of Würzburg
Known forResearch on arboviruses and emerging infectious diseases
Scientific career
FieldsVirology
InstitutionsBernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine


Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit (born August 25, 1979) is a German virologist and professor. He is known for his research on arboviruses and emerging infectious diseases. Schmidt-Chanasit is a professor at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine in Hamburg, Germany.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit was born in Berlin, Germany. He studied medicine and biology at the University of Würzburg, where he also completed his PhD in virology.

Career[edit | edit source]

Schmidt-Chanasit began his career at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, where he focused on the study of arboviruses, including the Zika virus, Dengue virus, and Chikungunya virus. His research has significantly contributed to the understanding of these viruses and their impact on public health.

In addition to his research, Schmidt-Chanasit is actively involved in public health education and has been a prominent figure in the media, providing expert commentary on various outbreaks and infectious disease threats.

Research[edit | edit source]

Schmidt-Chanasit's research primarily focuses on arboviruses and their transmission, pathogenesis, and control. He has published numerous articles on the Zika virus, Dengue virus, and Chikungunya virus, among others. His work has been instrumental in developing strategies for the prevention and control of these diseases.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit resides in Hamburg, Germany, where he continues his research and teaching activities.

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