Anthony N. van den Pol (1949 – 28 October 2020)[1] was Professor of Neurosurgery at Yale University.[2] van den Pol received his PhD from Yale in 1977 and did postdoctoral work at Oxford University, Semmelweis University, and Stanford University. He did research in neuropharmacology, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology, seeking to understand the basic cellular mechanisms of the normal and diseased brain, and thereby find the treatments of brain disorders.[2]

He won the Charles Ohse Research Award and the International Research Exchange Organization Award.[2] van den Pol worked on a technique to kill brain tumors using genetically modified viruses, such as vesicular stomatitis virus.[3][4] He also worked on the pleasure circuits underlying sweets.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "In Memoriam: Anthony N. van den Pol, PhD 1949–2020". Yale University School of Medicine. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "Anthony van den Pol bio". Yale University. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  3. ↑ Smith-Strickland, Kiona. "Using a deadly virus to kill cancer: Scientists experiment with new treatment". Washington Post. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  4. ↑ Chu, Jennifer (March 3, 2008). "A Viral Attack against Brain Tumors". MIT Technology Review. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  5. ↑ Depra, Dianne (March 29, 2016). "Different Brain Circuits Respond Differently To Eating Sweets". Tech Times. Retrieved 13 April 2016.


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