D. L. Suarez

From birds to mammals: spillover of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus to dairy cattle led to efficient intra- and interspecies transmission

This study reports the spillover of HPAI H5N1 virus to dairy cattle, showing efficient intra- and interspecies transmission and viral tropism in mammary gland epithelial cells.

Emergence and interstate spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in dairy cattle

This study identifies a reassortment event in wild birds leading to HPAI A(H5N1) infection in cattle and highlights the risk of virus spread through asymptomatic cattle to humans.

Novel technology to develop non-transmissible live influenza virus vaccines through alterations in M2/M42 ion channel expression

This paper develops non-transmissible live influenza virus vaccines by altering M2/M42 ion channel expression, showing they protect against H5 HPAIV without transmission.

Development of an in vitro model for animal species susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 replication based on expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 in avian cells

This paper develops an in vitro model to predict animal species susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 by expressing ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes in avian cells, showing that both proteins are required for viral replication.

Lack of susceptibility of poultry to SARS-CoV-2 and MERS-CoV

The paper tests susceptibility of poultry to SARS-CoV-2 and MERS-CoV, finding no disease, virus replication, or antibody response.

Rapid, multiplexed, whole genome and plasmid sequencing of foodborne pathogens using long-read nanopore technology

This paper demonstrates rapid, multiplexed whole genome and plasmid sequencing of foodborne pathogens using long-read nanopore technology, achieving high accuracy and enabling phylogenetic inference.