Unraveling the Role of Host Metabolism in Viral Infections
Shifting virology from a traditional virus-centric approach to one that better incorporates host biology.
MERIT is an EU-funded project that aims to understand the complex interplay between viruses and host cells, with a focus on metabolic reprogramming and the long-term consequences of infection.
MERIT investigates how viruses alter host metabolism using three methodological pillars.
Organotypic Models
Miniature in vitro organ models that mimic the human tissues, enabling us to study how specific organs react to viral infections.
Omics
A novel approach to study virus-host interactions by extracting and integrating information from organoids to understand information flow within and between cells.
Advanced microscopy
Advanced techniques that will enhance our understanding of host biology following viral infection, contributing to a more comprehensive view of cellular information flow.