Sean Whelan

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Sean Whelan

Biology

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#15234

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Virology

#376

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#384

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• Bachelors Biology University of Oxford

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Why Is Sean Whelan Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Sean Whelan is a British-American virologist. He is known for identifying the cellular protein used as a receptor by Ebola virus, for defining the entry pathway that rabies virus uses to enter neurons, and for identifying the ribosome as a possible target for antiviral drugs. In July 2019, he was announced as the new Chair of the Department of Molecular Microbiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, Missouri. In February 2020, Whelan was recognized as the LGBTQ+ Scientist of the Year 2020 by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Sean Whelan ?

Sean Whelan is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Oxford
• Stanford University
• University of Reading
• Harvard University