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Deepak Shukla | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Banaras Hindu University, Northwestern University (chicago), University of Illinois at Chicago |
| Known for | Herpesvirus entry receptor, virus host interactions, Herpes simplex keratitis, Anti-HSV peptide, Zinc Oxide tetrapods as a therapy for HSV-1 |
| Awards | American Herpes Foundation - Award for Excellence in meritorious Herpesvirus Research (2001), Lew Wasserman Merit Award (2009) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Herpes virology, Corneal Pathology |
| Institutions | University of Illinois at Chicago |
Deepak Shukla (born in India) is an American molecular virologist with expertise in herpesviruses. He contributed to the discovery of HSV-1 entry receptors and establishing a link between the receptors and HSV-1 induced ocular diseases such as keratitis and retinitis. He has authored over 100 published papers and several book chapters on herpes viruses.