Christopher Norbury

Christopher Norbury is a Professor in the Department of Cell and Biological Systems at the Penn State Cancer Institute. His research spans immunology, virology, and wound healing, with a focus on viral immune evasion and antiviral signaling pathways.

• Academic Rank: Professor
• Institution: Penn State Cancer Institute
• Department: Cell and Biological Systems

Research Interests include:

• Cytomegalovirus and Herpes Simplex Virus pathogenesis
• Interferon signaling (Type III IFNs)
• Dendritic cell and T-cell biology
• Wound healing mechanisms
• Antiviral immunity and immune evasion

Recent Publications highlight work on:

• Mechanisms of HCMV cytoplasmic envelopment
• Virus-induced lipid peroxidation
• γδ T-cell roles in poxvirus wound healing

Grants & Projects include NIH-funded studies on:

• Cytomegalovirus spread via IFN-λ
• PTP1B in HSV-1 cell-to-cell transmission
• STAT1-mediated antiviral immunity
• HCMV tegument formation and maturation
• Virus impact on cutaneous wound healing

Scientific Awards:

• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2019)