Regular biography
Prof. Yohei Yamauchi is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on IPW and Molecular Medicine. Prof. Yamauchi's work is accessible through his profile page at https://chab.ethz.ch/en/research/faculty/person-detail.yyamauchi.html.
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Yohei Yamauchi is a Professor of Molecular Medicine at ETH Zurich, specializing in Virology and Cell Biology. His research explores the molecular mechanisms of viral entry, replication, and host interactions, with a focus on how viruses exploit cellular pathways for infection. His work includes studies on SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus, herpes simplex virus, and Epstein-Barr virus, investigating host factors such as Neuropilin-1, transportin-1, and ubiquitin. Yamauchi's research also examines the role of liquid biomolecular condensates and autophagy in viral lifecycles. His studies contribute to understanding virus-host interactions and developing therapeutic strategies against viral infections.