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Neil Christensen is a Professor at Penn State University, affiliated with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Division of Experimental Pathology) and the Department of Cell and Biological Systems. He contributes to the Penn State Cancer Institute and the Center for Cannabis and Natural Product Pharmaceuticals (CCNPP), focusing on mechanisms of carcinogenesis and viral pathogenesis.
- 1983–2025 Research Output: 221 publications
- h-index: 54 (9,112 citations)
His research spans virology, immunology, and cancer prevention, with major projects on human papillomavirus (HPV), vaccine development, and anogenital infections. Recent work includes HPV16 virus-like particle stability, coronavirus replication mechanisms, and FLT3 ligand roles in immune cell lineages.
Selected publications (2024–2025) highlight advancements in HPV vaccine formulation, coronavirus antiviral targets, and head/neck cancer interception. These studies integrate mass spectrometry, in vivo models, and immunological pathways.
Grants include NIH-funded projects on estrus cycle and HPV, anthrax vaccines, and antiviral screening programs. Collaborations span institutions in the U.S. and globally, focusing on virology and infectious diseases.
