James Smiley, University of Alberta

Research

Cgas Dna Sensors Herpes Simplex Virus Immune Signaling Innate Antiviral Immunity Mitochondrial Dna Recombinineering Bac Clones Rna Interference

Latest funding

Role of the HSV UL12.5 protein and host mitochondrial DNA in innate antiviral responses
CIHR · 2016 · Nominated PI
$267,750
Control of herpes simplex virus infection: viral regulators of host signaling pathways
CIHR · 2011 · Nominated PI
$732,232
CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRHOLDER / TITULAIRE DE CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE DU CANADA
CIHR · 2011 · Nominated PI
$1,400,000

All 5 grants and awards

Role of the HSV UL12.5 protein and host mitochondrial DNA in innate antiviral responses

Nominated PICIHR2016Project Grant

Principal investigators: Smiley, James R

Keywords: Cgas; Dna Sensors; Herpes Simplex Virus; Immune Signaling; Innate Antiviral Immunity; Mitochondrial Dna; Recombinineering Bac Clones; Rna Interference; Sting; Viral Mutants

$267,750

Control of herpes simplex virus infection: viral regulators of host signaling pathways

Nominated PICIHR2011Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Smiley, James R

Keywords: Host Signaling Pathways; Innate And Adaptive Immune Systems; Protein Kinases; Translation; Viral Gene Expression; Virus Infection

$732,232

CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRHOLDER / TITULAIRE DE CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE DU CANADA

Nominated PICIHR2011Canada Research Chairs - CIHR Funded - Tier 1

Principal investigators: Smiley, James R

Keywords: Chairs1

$1,400,000

The herpes simplex virus virion host shutoff protein: mechanisms of translational regulation.

Nominated PICIHR2009Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Smiley, James R

Keywords: Herpes Simplex Virus; Host Shutoff; Immune Evasion; Rna Turnover; Stress Granules; Translation

$793,584

Mitochondrial DNA depletion by herpes simplex virus and other human herpesviruses

Nominated PICIHR2008Operating Grant - Priority Announcement: Infection and Immunity (Bridge Funding)

Principal investigators: Smiley, James R

Keywords: Dna Damage; Herpesviruses; Mitochondrial Dna; Nucleases; Pathogenesis; Somatic Mutation

$100,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Cgas Dear Professor Smiley, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on cgas connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]