Jackson Wan
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Jackson Wan has fundamentally shaped our understanding of viral genomics through pioneering work in DNA microarray technology. His landmark 1999 study, cited over 250 times, introduced the first viral DNA chip for human cytomegalovirus (HCMV)—the largest member of the herpesvirus family. This groundbreaking tool enabled simultaneous expression profiling of nearly all known open reading frames, transforming how researchers study viral gene expression and drug sensitivity. By mapping the kinetic classes of HCMV genes, Wan provided an unprecedented temporal blueprint of viral replication, offering critical insights into antiviral drug mechanisms. His work bridged genomics and pharmacology, establishing a paradigm for high-throughput analysis of complex viral genomes. Beyond this seminal contribution, Wan’s research has advanced our understanding of host-pathogen interactions and laid the foundation for modern viromics approaches. His innovative use of microarrays to dissect viral life cycles continues to influence studies of latency, reactivation, and therapeutic targeting. For students and researchers, Wan exemplifies how bold technological innovation can unlock fundamental biological questions, demonstrating that a single well-designed tool can illuminate entire fields of inquiry.
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