Adam Z. Cheng
Hematology/Oncology FellowFred Hutchinson Cancer Center
University of Washington
Curriculum Vitae
About
I am a 33-year-old, Midwest-raised, virologist & physician-scientist. My research attempts to better understand the molecular mechanisms of innate immunity during viral infections. I have a long-term interest in studying viral oncogenesis and how virus-mediated DNA damage affects immune regulation and cancer progression.
In my free time, I enjoy baking/fermenting, solving guessing at NYT crosswords, MapleStory, hiking/camping, and classical music. I am also particuarly passionate about K-12 teaching in STEM subjects. My favorite beer is Indeed Mexican Honey and my favorite style of wine is Vinho Verde.
Education
BA
Majors: Math & Biology
2012
Minor: Anthropology
Washington University in St. Louis
PhD
Microbiology, Immunology & Cancer Biology
2019
Advisor: Reuben Harris, PhD
University of Minnesota
MD
Physician Scientist Training Program
2021
University of Minnesota
BA
Majors: Math & Biology
2012
Minor: Anthropology
Washington University in St. Louis
PhD
Microbiology, Immunology & Cancer Biology
2019
Advisor: Reuben Harris, PhD
University of Minnesota
MD
Physician Scientist Training Program
2021
University of Minnesota
Post-Doctoral Training
Residency
Internal Medicine
2021–2023
University of Washington
Fellowship
Hematology & Oncology
2023–2027
University of Washington
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Lab of Dr. Richard Adeyemi
Residency
Internal Medicine
2021–2023
University of Washington
Fellowship
Hematology & Oncology
2023–2027
University of Washington
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Lab of Dr. Richard Adeyemi
Selected Publications
Cheng AZ et al. APOBECs and herpesviruses. Viruses (2021). Review. [PDF]
Cheng AZ et al. Epstein-Barr virus BORF2 inhibits cellular APOBEC3B to preserve viral genome integrity. Nature Microbiology (2019). [PDF]
News Highlight: Malim MH & Pollpeter D. APOBEC restriction goes nuclear. Nature Microbiology (2019). [PDF]
Cheng AZ et al. A conserved mechanism of APOBEC3 reolcalization by herpesviral ribonucleotide reductase large subunits. Journal of Virology (2019). [PDF]
Shaban NM, ..., Cheng AZ et al. Cryo-EM structure of the EBV ribonucleotide reductase BORF2 and mechanism of APOBEC3B inhibition. Science Advances (2022). [PDF]
Dong X, Cheng AZ et al. Endolysosomal trafficking of viral G protein-coupled receptor functions in innate immunity and control of viral oncogenesis. PNAS (2016). [PDF]
All Publications
Awards
2020
Class of 1966 Grant - Culture in Medicine
2020
Alpha Omega Alpha
2020
Gold Humanism Honor Society
2019
Beatrice Z. Milne and Theodore Brandenburg Award
2019
Vaccines Journal Award
2019
Wilfred Wetzel Graduate Fellowship
2019
MICaB Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2018
Graduate School Excellence Research Grant
2018
Center for Genome Engineering Travel Award
2017
Golden Pipetman Award
2012
magna cum laude
2012
Medicine & Society Honors
2012
Dean’s List
2020
Class of 1966 Grant - Culture in Medicine
2020
Alpha Omega Alpha
2020
Gold Humanism Honor Society
2019
Beatrice Z. Milne and Theodore Brandenburg Award
2019
Vaccines Journal Award
2019
Wilfred Wetzel Graduate Fellowship
2019
MICaB Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2018
Graduate School Excellence Research Grant
2018
Center for Genome Engineering Travel Award
2017
Golden Pipetman Award
2012
magna cum laude
2012
Medicine & Society Honors
2012
Dean’s List
ORCID iD