Blossom A. Damania, PhD
Boshamer Distinguished Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Co-Leader, UNC Lineberger Cancer Virology Research Program
About
Blossom A. Damania, PhD, is a UNC Lineberger research member and an internationally recognized virology investigator advancing the understanding of oncogenic viruses. She studies how viruses cause cancer and evade host immunity, as well as investigates new approaches for treating viral and non-viral cancers.
UNC Lineberger Research Member
Cancer Virology Research ProgramNews and Stories
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UNC study reveals promising new therapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma
The new study, led by researchers in the lab of Blossom Damania, PhD, has identified a new therapeutic target for difficult-to-treat cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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UNC research shows natural compound could benefit lymphoma patients
New UNC study finds that a chemical derived from ashwagandha disrupts viral and cancer processes that make B-cell lymphomas difficult to treat with standard chemotherapy.