Viral oncology is the study of viruses that can cause cancer in humans and other organisms. These viruses are known as oncogenic viruses and they have the ability to transform normal cells into cancerous cells. Research in viral oncology focuses on understanding the mechanisms by which these viruses induce cancer, developing treatments to target viral-induced cancers, and developing vaccines to prevent viral infections that can lead to cancer. Viral oncology research plays a critical role in the development of new cancer therapies and prevention strategies.