Sept. 18, 2023
Dohun Pyeon receives MSU Research Foundation grant for novel cancer research
Michigan State University microbiologist Dohun Pyeon is the recipient of a three-year, $480,000 Strategic Partnership Grant from the MSU Research Foundation to support his work in the development of a new immunotherapy for HPV-associated cancers.
March 18, 2018
Here's how viruses inactivate the immune system, causing cancer
Viruses can cause cancer by driving excessive cellular proliferation, as seen with HPV and cervical cancer. A new review highlights another strategy: viruses manipulate the human immune system to ensure their survival, which also promotes cancer. This insight could enhance the effectiveness of immune-based cancer therapies.
Aug. 23, 2017
On the other hand, the immune system can also cause cancer
Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary cause of cervical cancer and a subset of head and neck cancers worldwide. A University of Colorado Cancer Center paper describes a fascinating mechanism that links these two conditions -- viral infection and cancer.
June 9, 2015
Study redefines role of estrogen in cervical cancer
Scientists have prior evidence that the hormone estrogen is a major driver in the growth of cervical cancer, but a new study examining genetic profiles of 128 clinical cases reached a surprising conclusion: Estrogen receptors all but vanish in cervical cancer tumors.
