I developed a reverse genetics system for Rift Valley fever virus to identify the functions of its v

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Sungyong Won, Ph.D. Microbiology
ImmunologyMentor Shinji Makino, D.V.M., Ph.D.
I developed a reverse genetics system for Rift
Valley fever virus to identify the functions of
its viral proteins. Several viral proteins were
unnecessary for virus replication. The viral NSm
protein suppresses virus-induced cell death.