Daniel Gonçalves-Carneiro
Daniel received his PhD from the University of Birmingham, UK, for his work on measles virus infection. He later moved to the Rockefeller University, in New York, where he studied how certain RNA viruses are sensed by the zinc finger antiviral protein (ZAP), inhibiting virus replication. Daniel joined the department of infectious disease at Imperial College London in 2022, where he is currently investigating how synonymous mutations in the genomes of viruses contribute to immune evasion.
Ibrahim Syed
Ibrahim hails from Malaysia where he received his BSc in Microbiology from University of Malaya. Delving into his passion for infectious disease and molecular biology led him to pursue a MSc in Molecular Biology and Pathology of Viruses at Imperial College London, UK where he explored the interaction of zinc finger antiviral protein (ZAP) and TRIM25. Currently, he is a Research Assistant and is looking to venture in a PhD covering similar fields.
Eldrian Tho
Eldrian is originally from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and holds a BSc in Biotechnology (Applied Molecular Biology) from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. During his undergraduate studies, he investigated how natural challenges, and chemotherapeutic agents impact DNA replication and repair—fundamental processes in cancer prevention. Driven by a growing fascination with viral evolution and pandemic threats, he pursued an MSc in Molecular Biology & Pathology of Viruses at Imperial College London. His current research focuses on characterising host ubiquitin ligases involved in double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) sensing pathways, with the goal of uncovering how these ligases regulate innate immune responses. Ultimately, he aims to apply this knowledge to improve RNA vaccine design. Eldrian is keen to pursue a PhD exploring the intersection of genome stability and innate immunity to develop innovative diagnostics and personalised therapeutics for emerging infectious diseases and cancer. Outside the lab, Eldrian enjoys reading and writing about cutting-edge scientific discoveries, trying new cuisines, binge-watching blockbuster films, and exploring new corners of the world!
Sheng Chen
Sheng is an undergraduate student pursuing his BSc in Biomedical Science at Imperial College London. Over the summer, he interned under Daniel’s supervision to investigate the interaction of ZAP and TRIM25 in its role for ZAP’s antiviral activity. After completing his internship, Sheng focused on studying the interaction between SPRY-containing proteins and viral nucleic acid sensors, aiming to develop deeper understanding of their role in the innate immune response. Sheng hopes to pursue a PhD related to the virology and vaccine.
Carolina dos Santos Pio - Postgraduate student
Raymon Lo - Postgraduate student
Isha Harris - Undergraduate student