We are investigating the assembly process of wilde-type simian vacuolatubg virus 40 (wtSV40) and the assembly of virus-like particles that are based on the capsid proteins of SV40. This work is done in collaboration with the labs of Ariella Oppenheim, Dr. Yael Levi-Kalisman, and Mike Hagan. 

We are investigating how do: 

• SV40-like particles encapsidate their genome. 
• Divalent ions interact with wt SV40. 
• wtSV40 particles pagkage their minimchromosome.
• pH stability and disassembly mechanism of wtSV40.