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| DNA Virus Studies |
The DNA Virus Studies program area, headed by Dr. May Wong, supports research on both large DNA viruses (Herpesviruses, including Epstein Barr virus and CMV; and adenoviruses) and small DNA
viruses (papillomaviruses, SV40, polyomaviruses). Major emphasis is directed at understanding how these viruses transform cells in vitro and in vivo and on viral interactions with cellular proteins and tumor
suppressor genes.
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| RNA Virus Studies |
The RNA Virus Studies program area, headed by Dr. John S. Cole, III, supports research on retroviruses of humans (HTLV) and animals (murine, avian, feline, primate) which are known or suspected of
causing cancer. In addition, this component also supports research on the hepatitis viruses and their etiologic mechanisms in human hepatocellular carcinoma. Studies on oncogenes are also a major scientific
emphasis in this component.
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| AIDS Virus Studies |
The AIDS Virus Studies program area supports investigations of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and their related viruses as etiologic factors or cofactors in the malignant sequelae of AIDS, including
Kaposi's sarcoma and AIDS associated lymphomas.
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| Special Activities |
The Special Activities Component, headed by Phil Daschner supports research on etiologic mechanisms of bacterial species, including Helicobacter, in human gastric cancer and lymphoma. In addition, this
component manages the acquisition and provision to the scientific community of specialized biological resources for cancer research.
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