Kylene Kehn-Hall

X.J. Meng is a veterinary virologist known for his work on hepatitis E virus (HEV), while Kylene Kehn-Hall focuses on Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV). They discuss HEV's zoonotic transmission from animals like pigs and the challenges of understanding its chronic infection risks. Kylene dives into RVFV's mosquito transmission, its severe effects on livestock and humans, and the intricate immune evasion tactics of the RVFV NSs protein. The conversation highlights the importance of interdisciplinary research in tackling emerging viral threats.