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Cost-effective device trains immune cells to kill tumor cells

Cost-effective device trains immune cells to kill tumor cells

From the Matthias Stephan Lab, Translational Science & Therapeutics Division
Science SpotlightJune 19, 2024
Solid tumors use a type of T cell as a shield against immune attack

Solid tumors use a type of T cell as a shield against immune attack

Discovery in head and neck cancers may open door for targeted immune-boosting drugs
Hutch NewsMay 11, 2022
Cancer immunotherapy gets assist from micro-scale engineering

Cancer immunotherapy gets assist from micro-scale engineering

With new molecular 'handles' and stimulating signals, metallic thin films become a stronghold for cancer-killing immune cells
Hutch NewsDecember 09, 2019
H. pylori test hints at risk factor for stomach cancer

H. pylori test hints at risk factor for stomach cancer

Pilot study suggests specific strain of bacteria may be found more often in East Asian patients with stomach cancer
Hutch NewsSeptember 12, 2018
The tumor microenvironment: How cancer fools healthy neighboring cells

The tumor microenvironment: How cancer fools healthy neighboring cells

‘Tumor microenvironment’ research underscores why we need cancer immunotherapy — and how to make it work for more patients
Hutch NewsJuly 18, 2017
Finding ways to deliver on the promise of precision oncology

Finding ways to deliver on the promise of precision oncology

‘Functional genomics’ method aims to marry three powerful techniques to speed personalized cancer treatments to patients
Hutch NewsMarch 31, 2017
I speak computer: making medical information Big Data-ready

I speak computer: making medical information Big Data-ready

Natural language processing helps turn medical information into data computers can analyze to transform research, patient care
Hutch NewsNovember 04, 2014
Gene therapy boosts chemotherapy tolerance and effectiveness of medications that attack brain cancer

Gene therapy boosts chemotherapy tolerance and effectiveness of medications that attack brain cancer

Stem-cell protocol could be used with other malignant solid tumors
News ReleasesAugust 08, 2014