Research Interest

Understanding molecular mechanism(s) of HIV-1 neuropathogenesis and the role of Nef/Nef+ exosomes (exNef) in HIV-associated pathogenesis in the context of opiate/methamphetamine drug abuse.

Developing a targeted nanomedicine approach to treat exosomal Nef-associated neuropathogenesis. Antiviral Innate Immunity in the CNS: Enhancing response to HIV and other neurotropic viruses.