Viruses and Cancer – From Cause to Cure

Learn about viruses and cancer in our latest episode of Teach Me in 10.

Dr. Lawrence Young is a professor of Molecular Oncology from Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick. Young is internationally recognized for his work on the role of virus infection (Epstein–Barr virus and human papillomavirus) in the pathogenesis of various tumors. He also has an interest in genetics and immunotherapy, with his work in these fields resulting in a number of clinical trials.

In this video, Young introduces the different types of viruses that can cause cancer and explains how these viruses provide crucial targets for diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Want to learn more about viruses and cancer? Check out the resources below:

• Epstein-Barr Virus, Multiple Sclerosis and Cancer: Looking Back at 60 Years of Research
• Epstein–Barr virus: more than 50 years old and still providing surprises
• Dr. Lawrence Young