The science behind H1N1 Flu
| Published: 05/03/2009 |
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Wondering how scientists are developing a vaccine to protect against H1N1 Flu?
Why is it called the H1N1 Flu?
What does the influenza virus look like?
Find out at MSOE's Center for BioMolecular Modeling (CBM) open house on Monday, May 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. There will be many visuals, including physical models of the two influenza virus proteins. The CBM is located in the MSOE Student Life and Campus Center, 1025 N. Broadway, 2nd floor.
Tim Herman, Ph.D., will be available to talk about the different versions of proteins that make up a given strain of the influenza virus. The physical protein models are useful props to use while talking about the development of a vaccine that would protect us from infection, or, the way in which the currently stockpiled antiviral agents are effective in limiting the spread of the infection.
These models were developed through the CBM's work with high school science teachers who attend summer workshops to learn about new developments in molecular structure and function. These materials also are used workshops the CBM presents at national science education meetings throughout the year.