Chantal Abergel
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Chantal Abergel is a leading structural biologist whose work bridges virology and genomics, with a focus on giant viruses and their unique molecular machinery. Her research has fundamentally reshaped our understanding of viral complexity, particularly through her contributions to the discovery and characterization of mimiviruses and pandoraviruses. Abergel’s major contributions include elucidating the structures of key proteins involved in viral replication and host interactions, often using X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy. Among her notable achievements is the crystal structure of *Escherichia coli* DkgA, a broad-specificity aldo-keto reductase, which provided insights into potential antibacterial targets. Her work has garnered significant attention, with her most-cited papers accumulating thousands of citations, reflecting their impact on fields from evolutionary biology to medicine. Abergel’s research has been published in top-tier journals such as *Science* and *Nature*, and she has been instrumental in advancing the Structural and Functional Genomics program at the Information Génomique et Structurale laboratory. Her discoveries continue to inspire new questions about the boundaries of viral life, making her a pivotal figure in modern microbiology.
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