Dr. Lee’s lab still maintains a special interest in HIV but has pivoted to the study of highly pathogenic emerging RNA viruses. His lab has a strong focus on the molecular viral-host interactions that govern virus entry and budding (#ViralLeeLab). His guiding principle is to translate insights gained from basic studies on host-pathogen interactions into anti-viral therapeutics. His lab’s latest foray into translation science involves developing a highly efficient and robust reverse genetics system for paramyxoviruses, so as to facilitate development of paramyxovirus-based vectors for gene therapy and high efficiency gene editing. #ViralLeeLab collaborates with many investigators across the country and the globe.