Division of Biological Response Analysis

William W. Hall
, MD, PhD
Distinguished Professor, Visiting Professor
Hokkaido University
(University College Dublin)

Research Theme

  • Retroviral pathogenesis in the roles of viruses in the development of leukemia and lymphoma

Keyword

  • Human retroviruses
  • Arboviruses
  • Blood-borne viruses
  • Viral pathogenesis
  • Novel virus discovery

Overview of Research

  • Professor Hall is an expert in infectious diseases and virology, particularly regarding the role of viruses in the development of leukemia and lymphoma.
  • His research was instrumental in the molecular characterization and identification of the genetic heterogeneity of Human T Lymphotropic Virus Type II. His work proceeded to animal models of viral diseases and molecular pathogenesis.
  • Professor Hall is co-founder of Global Virus Network (GVN). GVN operates in 25 countries and aims to strengthen medical preparedness and responses to potential global viral pandemics.