With an h-index of 31 and over 2,800 citations, Dr. Herfs serves as a global benchmark for scientific influence in the study of viral-induced carcinogenesis.

Academic Titles & Degrees:  MSc in Biomedical Sciences; PhD in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (University of Liège).

Current Executive & Clinical Appointments:  Research Associate with the Belgian Fund for Scientific Research (F.R.S.-FNRS) at the Laboratory of Experimental Pathology.

Research Axes & Leadership: Investigation of the tumor microenvironment and the mechanisms of immune evasion by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

High-Impact Publications & Awards:  70 academic publications; recipient of competitive Belgian grants including Télévie and FRIA.