Dean H. Kedes

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Dean H. Kedes
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Harvard University, Stanford University
Known for	Research on Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus
Scientific career
Fields	Virology, Oncology
Institutions	University of Virginia

Dean H. Kedes is an American physician and researcher known for his contributions to the fields of virology and oncology. He is a professor at the University of Virginia and has conducted significant research on the Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), also known as Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8).

Education

Dean H. Kedes received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and later earned his medical degree from Stanford University. He completed his residency and fellowship training in internal medicine and infectious diseases, respectively.

Research

Kedes' research primarily focuses on the molecular biology and pathogenesis of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus. His work has provided insights into the mechanisms by which KSHV infects cells and contributes to the development of Kaposi's sarcoma, a type of cancer commonly associated with AIDS.

Career

Dean H. Kedes is a faculty member at the University of Virginia, where he holds a position in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has been involved in various collaborative research projects aimed at understanding and combating viral infections and related cancers.

Contributions

Kedes has made significant contributions to the understanding of viral oncogenesis and the role of herpesviruses in cancer development. His research has implications for the development of therapeutic strategies to treat and prevent diseases caused by KSHV.

See also

• Virology
• Oncology
• Kaposi's sarcoma
• Human herpesvirus 8
• University of Virginia

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