Kristian G. Andersen
Assistant Professor
Immunology and Microbiology
Scripps Research Institute
United States of America
Biography
Kristian G. Andersen has a PhD from the University of Cambridge in immunology and performed postdoctoral work in Pardis Sabeti's group at Harvard University and the Broad Institute. Over the past decade, his research has focused on the complex relationship between host and pathogen. Using a combination of next-generation sequencing, field work, experimentation and computational biology he has spearheaded large international collaborations investigating the spread and evolution of highly deadly pathogens, including Zika virus, Ebola virus, and Lassa virus. His work is highly cross-disciplinary and exceptionally collaborative.
Research Interest
Immunology and Microbiology
Publications
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Metsky HC, Matranga CB, Wohl S, et al. Zika Virus Evolution And Spread In The Americas Nature 546(7658):411-415, 2017 (* = equal contribution)
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Faria NR, Quick J, Claro IM, Thézé J, et al. Establishment And Cryptic Transmission Of Zika Virus In Brazil And The Americas Nature 546(7658):406-410, 2017
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Grubaugh ND, Ladner JT, Kraemer MUG, Dudas G, Tan AL, et al. Genomic Epidemiology Reveals Multiple Introductions Of Zika Virus Into The United States Nature 546(7658):401-405, 2017
