Since 2022, the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS) has been introducing a wide range of scientific topics to the college and university by hosting the CNMS Alumni Speaker Series, where distinguished alumni share their experiences and expertise with students and faculty for education and enrichment.
Upcoming CNMS Alumni Speaker Series
“Advancing Rabies Antiviral Research: A Multi-Platform Screening and Optimization Approach Utilizing 3D-Neural Models”
Presented by Dan Talley, Ph.D. ’15, Chemistry
Medicinal Chemist, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
Rabies virus (RABV) infection is preventable via prophylactic vaccination and curable only if treated quickly, with a combination of human Rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) and multiple doses of vaccine. A new potent small molecule inhibitor was discovered, with strong antiviral activity and low cytotoxicity in two human-derived, 3D-organoid and tissue models, which mimic CNS-relevant viral infection, supporting its utility as a promising lead for further in vivo therapeutic testing and development.
October 17, 2025, noon – 1 p.m.
Room 120, Meyerhoff Chemistry Building