Hard Skills
AdvancedMolecular CloningThe process used to create multiple copies of specific DNA fragments to study viral genes and protein functions.
ExpertBiosafety Protocol ComplianceStrict adherence to safety standards and containment practices (BSL-2 to BSL-4) when handling infectious viral agents.
AdvancedQuantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR)A technique used to detect, characterize, and quantify viral nucleic acids in various biological samples.
AdvancedVirus Propagation and TitrationThe cultivation of viruses in host cell cultures and the subsequent measurement of viral concentration or infectivity.
IntermediateBioinformatics AnalysisThe use of computational tools to analyze viral genomes, track mutations, and predict evolutionary trends.