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On the occasion of World Cancer Day, scientists will discuss the role of viruses in the occurrence and progression of malignant tumors during an online seminar (ANNOUNCEMENT).

03.02.2026

On February 5, 2026, at the R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology (IEPOR) of the NAS of Ukraine, a scientific online seminar will take place, dedicated to the role of viruses in the occurrence and progression of malignant tumors.

The event is timed to coincide with World Cancer Day, which is celebrated annually on February 4, and will be held within the framework of the "ONcoLogiCa" project, initiated by the Council of Young Scientists of the R.E. Kavetsky IEPOR of the NAS of Ukraine.

Speaker: Olena Vitaliivna Kashuba – Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, Head of the Laboratory of Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Transformation at the R.E. Kavetsky IEPOR of the NAS of Ukraine.

Topic of the report: "The Role of DNA-containing Viruses in Carcinogenesis."

A brief abstract can be found below and on the website of the R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology of the NAS of Ukraine.

The seminar will be useful for:
• doctors and biologists;
• students of medical and biological specialties;
• everyone interested in oncology issues.

To participate in the event, please register at the following link: The Role of DNA-containing Viruses in Carcinogenesis

After registration, you will receive access to the Zoom conference.

Organizers of the event – Council of Young Scientists of the R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology of the NAS of Ukraine.

For participation and cooperation inquiries, please contact by phone:
+38 (099) 794 01 31 – Taras Zadvornyi, Head of the Council of Young Scientists of the R.E. Kavetsky IEPOR of the NAS of Ukraine.

According to information from the R.E. Kavetsky IEPOR of the NAS of Ukraine


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