Ivan Petrov

Ivan Petrov is a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University's Department of Microbiology and Immunology. His research focuses on oncolytic virotherapy, cancer immunology, and microbiome interactions, primarily using vaccinia virus and Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 as therapeutic agents.

Key research themes include:

• Utilizing stem cells as 'Trojan horses' for viral delivery
• Exploring microbiome modulation of tumor colonization
• Addressing innate and adaptive immune barriers in virotherapy
• Targeting multiple drug-resistant (MDR) tumor phenotypes

His work spans comparative oncology (canine/feline cancer) and immunology, with significant findings in tumor growth inhibition through direct oncolysis and immune activation. All publications demonstrate in vivo and in vitro experimental validation. Current contact: ipetrov@stanford.edu