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Professor Saveria Campo is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow's School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine, affiliated with the Veterinary Pathological Sciences division within the Henry Wellcome ICM. Her research focuses on papillomavirus pathogenesis, particularly viral oncogenesis, immune evasion mechanisms, and cellular transformation processes. She has contributed extensively to understanding how viral proteins like E5, E6, and E7 manipulate host cell biology to promote tumorigenesis and evade immune detection.
Her work spans multiple species, including bovine and equine models, investigating papillomavirus-induced cancers such as sarcoids and bladder tumors. Key research themes include viral immune modulation (e.g., MHC class I downregulation), signal transduction pathways (e.g., MAPK regulation), and the transcriptional changes induced during viral transformation. Her studies have also explored vaccine development for animal papillomaviruses and the comparative oncogenic potential of different viral strains.
Publications highlight advancements in understanding host-pathogen interactions, tumor microenvironment dynamics, and viral protein functions. Her findings contribute to both veterinary and human health, offering insights into cancer biology and antiviral strategies. Campo collaborates with international teams, including institutions in Italy and the U.S., advancing interdisciplinary research in virology and oncology.
