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Adam Whisnant Biochemistry Graduate Student 427 CARL Box 3025 DUMC Durham, N.C. 27710 Phone: 919.684.3031 Fax: 919.681.8979 Email: adam.whisnant@duke.edu

Research Interests: Small RNA Roles During Viral Infection

My primary project is investigating how HIV-1 interacts with the regulatory microRNA machinery. I seek to determine if HIV encodes any microRNAs and what cellular microRNAs, if any, regulate viral RNAs. I am also investigating small RNAs derived from other viruses including influenza A, foamy viruses, and herpes simplex virus 1.

Personal Interests: My primary hobbies are located outdoors and include biking, hiking, and gardening. Indoors I raise insects, watch anime, lift weights, and find what it takes to brew good beer.

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