John Davis

John Davis is an Associate Research Scientist in Neurosurgery at Yale School of Medicine, part of Yale University. His primary affiliation is with the Neurosurgery department, and he is associated with the Moliterno Lab. Davis holds a Master of Science from the University of Virginia in Biological & Physical Sciences and a Bachelor of Science from Charter Oak State College in Biology.

His research focuses on oncolytic viruses, neuro-oncology, and virology, with a particular emphasis on developing viral therapies for brain tumors and other cancers. Key projects include investigating Lassa-VSV chimeric viruses for glioblastoma and ovarian cancer treatment, studying Zika virus neurotropism in developing brains, and exploring mood stabilizers' antiviral effects.

Publications highlight his work on viral oncology, including oncolytic selectivity, preclinical models, and safety profiles. Collaborators include notable researchers like Anasuya Pal and Anthony van den Pol. Davis’s contributions span peer-reviewed journals such as Molecular Therapy Oncology, Virology, and the Journal of Neuroscience.

He actively participates in interdisciplinary research, leveraging virology and neuroscience to advance cancer therapies. No awards are explicitly listed, but his prolific publication record underscores his scientific impact. His work is conducted in collaboration with the Moliterno Lab and other teams at Yale School of Medicine.