Author Information
Darren Patrick Martin iscommonly referred to as Darren Martin, is a notable researcher in the field of infectious diseases, with a particular focus on genomic surveillance and analysis of viral pathogens. He is affiliated with the Computational Biology Group at the Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa. His work primarily revolves around the study of SARS-CoV-2, including the emergence and evolution of various lineages and variants such as Omicron.Research Contributions
Darren Patrick Martin has made significant contributions to the understanding of the genomic characteristics and evolutionary dynamics of SARS-CoV-2. His research has provided insights into the rapid spread and mutation of the virus, particularly the Omicron variant. His work involves genomic sequencing and analysis, which are crucial for tracking virus evolution and informing public health responses. Martin's studies on the Omicron variant's spike protein mutations and immune escape mechanisms are particularly noteworthy. He has also contributed to the development of methodologies for rapid assessment of viral clades through molecular sequence analysis, and his research spans various aspects of SARS-CoV-2, including phenotypic characterization and zoonotic spillover events.Aliases
Darren Patrick Martin is known by several aliases in the academic community, including Darren P. Martin, D. P. Martin, Darren P Martin, Darren Patrick. Martin, and Darren Martin. These variations are used across different publications and databases.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Citation Count |
23,449 |
| h-index |
64 |
| Paper Count |
298 |
