College
College of Engineering
Department
Biological Engineering Department
Faculty Mentor
Rakesh Kaundal
Abstract
USU senior Kolton studies biological engineering and led this project with funding from a student grant. Kolton’s project has been mapping out all possible protein interactions from known SARS-CoV-2 variants and identifying possible drug treatments. Viruses function through these interactions between their proteins and the host cell’s proteins, and this project is especially valuable because the candidates identified are predicted to help treat all known variants, making them more likely to be effective against future mutations.Kolton’s interest in biological research stems from his own experience managing a genetic health disorder. Past medical research greatly benefited him, and he sees his own research as a way to pay it forward.
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2-7-2022
Recommended Citation
Hauck, Kolton, "What Drug Candidates Exist for Treating COVID-19 Variants?" (2022). Research on Capitol Hill. Paper 136.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/roch/136