VIRUS-CELL INTERACTION AND VACCINES DEVELOPMENT: THE ASFV MODE

The African swine fever virus (ASFV) is a complex pathogen that affects pigs and wild boars, threatening the global pork industry. Our group investigates how the virus evades the host immune response and aims to develop an effective vaccine. We have discovered that certain genes of the virus are linked to its ability to counteract the immune response. We are developing live attenuated vaccines that have proven to be safe and protective in pigs, which could be key in controlling the spread of the virus.