The laboratory conducts research on the replication cycle of viruses and other microorganisms, including studies on how viruses enter cells, replicate, form and are released. The generation of this knowledge is essential for the development of new antiviral drugs and vaccines. The focus of the laboratory’s research is the development of tools for early diagnosis, control and pathogen prevention. New techniques have been developed to diagnose infectious agents in humans, animals and fish, as well as tools to control and prevent the spread of these diseases.