{"title": "Platelets and Viruses: Unlocking Secrets to Fight Infections", "logoImg": "bafkreievizy2wp7crgfpshieidvoau5emvzjijy4twhy35apw5v4qxhv2y", "website": "https://www.um5.ac.ma/um5/", "bannerImg": "bafkreidh4qsl53bxfdzogo2zii56peiyfqul7ybjtd2c3mlcdlsjr6hl5m", "createdAt": 1742499624652, "credentials": {}, "description": "What is the project about?\n\nWe are a dynamic team of young Moroccan researchers from Mohammed V University, dedicated to advancing our understanding of the physiopathology of viral infections such as Mpox, Long COVID, Hepatitis, and more. In collaboration with a leading Quebec-based research team, we made a groundbreaking discovery: platelets contain SARS-CoV-2 RNA, shedding new light on their role in viral infections and immune responses:\n\nhttps://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.120.317703\n\nOur project focuses on exploring the mechanisms by which platelets interact with viruses and contribute to disease progression. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches, we aim to uncover novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets that could revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of viral infections.\n\nWhat kind of impact does it aim to have?\n\nThis research has the potential to transform how we understand and combat viral diseases. By elucidating the role of platelets in viral infections, we hope to:\n\nDevelop new diagnostic tools for early detection of viral infections.\n\nIdentify therapeutic strategies to mitigate severe outcomes of diseases like Long COVID and Hepatitis.\n\nContribute to global health by providing insights that could inform public health policies and treatments.\n\nYour support will enable us to continue this vital research, fostering innovation and empowering young scientists in Morocco and beyond. Together, we can make a lasting impact on global health and pave the way for a future where viral infections are better understood and more effectively managed.", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}}