Viruses are small, non-cellular life forms that must infect host cells to propagate. Many of mankind’s most dreaded diseases are caused by viral pathogens, and much virus research is focused on making discoveries to alleviate or prevent viral diseases.
The study of viruses has also played a seminal role in our understanding of molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and cancer biology. Yale has a rich tradition in virus research that continues to thrive.
Beyond the Department, many other Yale researchers study viruses. Additional information can be found on the Yale Molecular Virology.
Waldemar Von Zedtwitz Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Professor of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) and of Microbial Pathogenesis; Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health; Section Chief, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine
Associate Professor Term; Director of Graduate Studies, Microbiology PhD Program of Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases and of Microbial Pathogenesis; Director of Graduate Admissions, The BBS Microbiology Track; Director, Yale Predoctoral Training Program in Virology, Virology Laboratories; Chartered Member, Study Section: NIH: NIAID- AIDS Discovery And Development Of Therapeutics, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Associate Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis and of Comparative Medicine
Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis
Paul B. Beeson Professor of Medicine and Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis; Co-Leader, Cancer Microbiology
Professor; Chief, Infectious Diseases, at VACT, Medicine