Silke Stertz

Silke Stertz is a prominent virologist and professor at the University of Zurich, where she also serves as a biosafety officer. Her research focuses on understanding viruses and ensuring laboratory safety protocols are strictly followed, particularly in the context of gain-of-function research. Stertz emphasizes the importance of this research in predicting and preventing future pandemics by understanding how viruses can mutate and become transmissible among humans.