Eduardo Salinas

Molecular Biologist III

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-04-25

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12 h-index 20 pubs 270 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Eduardo Salinas's research focuses on viral infections and the host immune response, with a significant emphasis on hepatitis C virus (HCV). His work investigates the mechanisms by which the immune system, including T cells and B cells, contributes to viral clearance and the development of immune memory. Salinas has studied the role of specific immune cell populations, such as CD8+ T cells and T follicular helper cells, in controlling viral replication and preventing persistent infection. His research also explores the development of novel animal models for studying viral diseases, including the use of cultured rat hepacivirus to better understand HCV infection. Furthermore, his publications indicate an interest in the long-term immunological consequences of viral infections, such as the persistence of memory B cells after viral cure, and the immune responses to reinfection. He has also contributed to research on SARS-CoV-2 persistence and the immune system's role in nasal compartment control.

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  • h-index: 12
  • Publications: 20
  • Citations: 270

Selected Publications

  • Intrinsic p53 activation restricts gammaherpesvirus driven germinal center B cell expansion during latency establishment (2025)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex

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