Luis Schang

Luis Schang is a Professor of Chemical Virology at Cornell University's Baker Institute for Animal Health and Department of Microbiology and Immunology. His research focuses on virus-cell interactions, particularly epigenetic regulation of viral replication and development of broad-spectrum antiviral compounds.

• Education: MV (1987) from National University of Buenos Aires; PhD (1995) from University of Nebraska
• Professional Experience: Faculty member at University of Alberta (2000–2016), now at Cornell University (2016–ongoing)

Research Highlights:

• Epigenetic regulation of HSV-1 transcription through chromatin dynamics
• Discovery of first antiviral compounds targeting virion envelope lipids
• Identification of EGCG as dual-action glycan-binding inhibitor

Scientific Awards:

• Joseph J. Garbarino Achievement Award (1995)
• Burroughs-Welcome Fund Investigator (2006–2013)
• McCalla Professorship (2007)

Professional Affiliations: Active member of International Society for Antiviral Research (Board of Directors 2019–2022, Ambassador Program Co-Chair 2017–ongoing) and editorial boards for Journal of Virology and Antimicrobial Chemistry and Chemotherapy.