Acs Research - Theorylab

Oncolytic viruses are cancer-killing viruses engineered to target and replicate in cancer cells and leave normal cells unharmed. They can also alert the immune system to attack the cancer cells. Susanne Warner, MD, is conducting research around a novel cancer-killing virus that can attack tumors in three different ways: by infecting tumor cells, by shutting down blood supply to the tumor, and by training a patient’s immune system to attack the tumor. Dr. Warner is also a surgical oncologist, and she has a deep interest in patient care that goes beyond the operating room – she talks at length about helping patients through their emotional and spiritual journey. Susanne Warner, MD, is Assistant Professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology and Department of Surgery at City of Hope. 2:07 – What is an oncolytic virus? 3:09 – How do they find cancer cells and how do they kill them? 7:17 – How do you make an oncolytic virus in the lab? 8:53 – One of the ongoing debates in the scientific community about onc