10/13/2025
M.D./Ph.D. student Anna Hudson is advancing glioblastoma research through a prestigious National Cancer Institute grant, studying how an ancient virus, known as HERV-K, may help tumors evade the immune system. Working alongside Dr. Ashish Shah, assistant professor of neurological surgery, and Dr. Thomas Malek, chair of microbiology and immunology, she’s exploring how these viral genes contribute to glioblastoma’s resistance and what that means for future treatment.
Supported by the collaborative environment at the Miller School and , her work could reveal new therapeutic targets and bring us closer to overcoming one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant brain cancers. 🧠
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