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Ruth F. Jarrett is a Professor at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the School of Cancer Sciences and School of Infection & Immunity. She leads the Jarrett Group, focusing on the role of viruses in human and animal leukemias and lymphomas, particularly Hodgkin lymphoma. Her work explores the causal link between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and a subset of Hodgkin lymphoma cases, while investigating potential novel viruses in EBV-negative cases. She employs next-generation sequencing to identify viral sequences and host genetic factors influencing disease risk, notably HLA genotypes.
Her research extends to virus discovery in diseases like canine lymphoma and the clinical significance of inherited chromosomally integrated HHV-6. Collaborative studies include genome-wide association analyses and biomarker development (e.g., CCL17/TARC for early diagnosis). She has received grants from Medical Research Council, Wellcome Trust, and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.
Scientific Awards:
- Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellow (2007)
