Chris L. Siepker

This study examines sialic acid receptor distribution and H5N1 virus binding in sheep, goats, and alpacas, finding species-specific differences in receptor abundance and virus binding.

This study uses lectin histochemistry to examine sialic acid receptor distribution in mammary glands of livestock and humans, finding SA 2,6-Gal and SA 2,3-Gal receptors that enable IAV binding.

The paper identifies a new genotype of HPAI H5N1 virus in dairy cattle, showing genetic changes but lacking key mutations for mammalian adaptation.

The paper assesses a swine influenza A virus in animal and human cell models to evaluate pandemic risk, finding varied replication potential across models.