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Yasuhiro Ikeda, Ph.D.
 Yasuhiro Ikeda, Ph.D.
Location:
Minnesota
SummaryOur expertise is using HIV-1-based vectors for gene delivery. We are currently interested in innate/intrinsic antiviral factors, especially those working against HIV-1 and oncolytic viruses. We hope that better understanding of potent natural antiviral factors, such as TRIM5alpha and APOBEC3G, will give us a clue to develop a novel therapeutic approach for HIV-1 infection. Moreover, by avoiding viral restriction factors, we can improve the infectivity of current HIV-1-based vectors. Our projects include characterization of anti-HIV-1 cellular factors for a novel anti-AIDS therapy, establishment of HIV-based vectors yielding higher titers with increased safety, and understanding the molecular mechanisms of oncolytic properties of vesicular stomatitis virus in cancer cells. Recent publicationsSee a listing of my publications Education
Post Doctoral Fellowship
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Gene Therapy, Virology. Research: Genetically modified dendritic cells for tumor immunotherapy
Post Doctoral Fellowship
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Gene Therapy, Virology. Research: Host ranges of lentiviral vectors
Ph.D.
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Molecular Virology. Thesis title: Biological characterization of feline lymphotropic viruses
DVM
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Molecular Virology. BVSc Project: Post-entry block of FIV infection in human cells
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