Stephan Urban

Stephan Urban, a renowned HBV and HDV researcher from the University of Heidelberg, shares insights from his prolific career, including the challenges of hepatitis B research. He discusses the complexities of developing peptide-based therapeutics and the hurdles faced during phase one trials. Urban also explores the role of bile acid transporters in HBV treatment and the interconnection with hepatitis delta virus. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of reinvesting financial success into public health and education for underserved communities.