Viral-Associated Cancers And Disorders

4 researchers across 1 institution

4 Researchers
1 Institutions
3 Grant PIs
2 High Impact

Investigations into viral-associated cancers and disorders explore the complex interactions between viruses and human health. This research examines how specific viruses contribute to the development of various cancers, including lymphomas and liver cancers. Studies employ molecular and cellular biology techniques to understand viral mechanisms of oncogenesis, the host immune response to these infections, and the development of novel therapeutic strategies. This includes analyzing viral DNA integration, gene expression changes in infected cells, and the role of chronic inflammation in disease progression.

In Arkansas, understanding viral-associated cancers is particularly relevant due to the state's cancer burden and demographic profile. Research in this area can inform public health initiatives aimed at cancer prevention and early detection, potentially reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes across the state. Insights gained may also contribute to the development of biotechnological tools and therapies, supporting economic diversification within the state's growing bioscience sector.

This work draws upon expertise in immunology, virology, molecular biology, and cancer pharmacology. Collaborations extend across multiple institutions, fostering a comprehensive approach to tackling these challenging diseases.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Lu Dai UAMS 34 3,404 Grant PI High Impact
J. Craig Forrest UAMS 26 2,893 Grant PI High Impact
Samantha Kendrick UAMS 16 1,759 Grant PI
Shana M. Owens UAMS 6 345
Herpesvirus Infections And Treatments 4 Immune Response And Inflammation 3 Sars-Cov-2 And Covid-19 Research 3 Microbial Infections And Disease Research 2 Cancer-Related Molecular Mechanisms Research 2 T-Cell And B-Cell Immunology 2 Covid-19 Epidemiological Studies 2 Cancer Treatment And Pharmacology 2 Genomics And Phylogenetic Studies 1 Cytomegalovirus And Herpesvirus Research 1 Health Disparities And Outcomes 1 Dna And Nucleic Acid Chemistry 1 Receptor Mechanisms And Signaling 1 Computational Drug Discovery Methods 1 Nanoparticles: Synthesis And Applications 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
4,832 works in 2025
+1.3% CAGR 2018–2025
Leadership concentration
6.5% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 31
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2025 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 National Cancer Institute 2,138
  2. 2 Harvard University 1,807
  3. 3 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 1,614
  4. 4 National Institutes of Health 1,559
  5. 5 Johns Hopkins University 1,280

Researchers with Federal Grants

J. Craig Forrest UAMS 4 grants Lu Dai UAMS 3 grants Samantha Kendrick UAMS 2 grants
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