Kaïn Saygan

My name is Kain Saygan and I started my PhD project in November 2022. I am studying the transmission of different viruses with a so-called pandemic potential, as well as if and how our immune system affects the replication competence of SARS-CoV-2. So far, little is known about the precise mechanism these viruses use to transmit, which is crucial knowledge for pandemic preparedness.

My goal is therefore to gain more insight in virus transmission to be better prepared for a next pandemic. During my master’s, I specialized in Virology and Immunology, and have done two theses in both fields, so this study seems cut out for me! I am looking forward to the collaboration with all (very) different projects within the PDPC.