Zetao Cheng, Ph.D.
- Center for Cancer Research
- National Cancer Institute
- Building 535 Room 324
- Frederick, MD 21702
- 301-846-1885
- zetao.cheng@nih.gov
Postdoctoral Fellow (Visiting)
RESEARCH SUMMARY
Zetao earned his Ph.D. in Epidemiology from Southern Medical University at Guangzhou, China, under the mentorship of Dr. Shixing Tang studying HIV-1 replication mechanisms. His current research is focused on understanding Gag: RNA interactions resulting in selective genome packaging. He is also working on the impact of transcription start sites on the HIV RNA functions.
Areas of Expertise
Retroviruses
HIV Pathogenesis
Virus Assembly And Replication
RNA Packaging
Cellular And Molecular Biology