Dr. Dusty Miller has spent decades studying the biology of certain viruses so he can better understand how to use them to fight human diseases. His viral delivery methods were used in the first human gene transfer studies and in gene-therapy trials in the United States and around the world.

Now, Miller wants to apply his gene-therapy tactics to better understand lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths. His approach holds the potential for development of new therapies for this dreaded disease. A respected researcher, Miller has a long track record of successful science, with findings published in prominent scientific journals. There's just one problem.

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