sciencecomedian's video: How Viruses Work - An Interview with Virologist Ann Skalka

In this full interview, I speak with virologist Ann Skalka, professor emerita of Fox Chase Cancer Center. We discuss how and why she got into working with viruses, what she finds interesting about SARS-CoV-2, and what scientists are trying to target with antivirals for use on the new coronavirus. Dr. Ann Skalka is a virologist and molecular biologist, and professor emerita at the Fox Chase Cancer Center, in Philadelphia. We spoke on May 1, 2020. This video was produced by science comedian Brian Malow in partnership with Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society. It is part of a series intended to present up-to-date, research-based information and answers to questions we all have about the current COVID-19 outbreak.