Thomas Michalak, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Research

Animal Model Of Hepatitis B And Hcc Anti-Virus Immune Response In Reactivation Asymptomatic (Occult, Latent) Infection Clinical Therapies Reactivating Hepatitis B Hepatitis B Virus Molecular Mechanisms Of Reactivation Reactivation Of Infection Severe/Fulminant Hepatitis

Latest funding

Reactivation of occult hepadnaviral infection and hepatitis in the woodchuck model of hepatitis B
CIHR · 2016 · Nominated PI
$761,175
Hepatitis C Virus Lymphotropism and Persistence
CIHR · 2012 · Nominated PI
$648,584
Role of Toll-like Receptors in the Pathogenesis of Hepadnaviral Infection in the Woodchuck Model of Hepatitis B
CIHR · 2010 · Supervisor
$8,750

All 4 grants and awards

Reactivation of occult hepadnaviral infection and hepatitis in the woodchuck model of hepatitis B

Nominated PICIHR2016Project Grant

Principal investigators: Michalak, Thomas I

Keywords: Animal Model Of Hepatitis B And Hcc; Anti-Virus Immune Response In Reactivation; Asymptomatic (Occult, Latent) Infection; Clinical Therapies Reactivating Hepatitis B; Hepatitis B Virus; Molecular Mechanisms Of Reactivation; Reactivation Of Infection; Severe/Fulminant Hepatitis; Virus Persistence; Woodchuck Hepatitis Virus

$761,175

Hepatitis C Virus Lymphotropism and Persistence

Nominated PICIHR2012Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Michalak, Thomas I

Keywords: Hcv Lymphotropism; Hcv Pathogenesis; Hcv Pathological Consequences; Hcv Receptors; Hcv Variants; Hepatitis C; Hepatitis C Virus; Occult Hcv Persistence

$648,584

Role of Toll-like Receptors in the Pathogenesis of Hepadnaviral Infection in the Woodchuck Model of Hepatitis B

SupervisorCIHR2010Master's Award - PA: RPP - Newfoundland and Labrador

Principal investigators: Williams, John B

Keywords: Cell Culture; Hepatitis B Virus; Innate Immunity; Molecular Biology; Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction; Toll-Like Receptors; Western Blot; Woodchuck Hepatitis Virus; Woodchuck Model Of Hepatits B

$8,750

Hepadnavirus Pathogenicity in Woodchuck Model of Hepatitis B

Nominated PICIHR2008Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Michalak, Thomas I

Keywords: Hepadnaviral Lymphotropism; Hepadnavirus Persistence; Immuology Of Hepadnavirus Infection; Molecular Immunopathogenesis Of Hepadnaviral Infection; Viral Hepatitis; Woodchuck Model Of Hepatitis B

$812,265

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: Animal Model Of Hepatitis B And Hcc Dear Professor Michalak, 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 animal model of hepatitis b and hcc 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]