ERC Consolidator Grant · 2024
Biocompatible Polymer Virucides for a One Health World
We are in a constant and ever evolving battle with viruses. Our only defence are vaccines or antivirals. Both are typically developed in response to viral outbreaks meaning that any defence we mount is reactive and not proactive. Despite the clear need for improved interventions against viruses, there is a lack of innovation, novel materials, targeted approaches and systematic studies. Building on my experience in extracellular antivirals, I have recently identified a series of star polymer materials that display low toxicity (both in vitro and in vivo), can be produced cheaply at scale, and are potent broad-spectrum virucides (in vitro and in vivo). This seminal finding represents a…
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