Name: Zsuzsa Szemere

Home Country: Hungary

Undergraduate education: University of Debrecen

PhD Degree-granting Program: Microbiology and Immunology

PhD Advisor: Dr. Eain Murphy

Description of Research Project:
We are working on identifying a potential host factor that can play an important role in the reactivation of HCMV (Human Cytomegalovirus).

Favorite thing about SUNY Upstate:
Comfortably- sized university, it is easier to be interactive with students and advisors.

Favorite thing about Syracuse or Central New York:
Lots of trees and parks. And the waterfalls around every corner.

What I do for fun:
Hanging out with friends while trying out breweries, reading, doing artsy things.

Email: szemerez@upstate.edu

 

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