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Scientists show thin metal mesh loaded with T cells shrinks solid tumors

Scientists show thin metal mesh loaded with T cells shrinks solid tumors

Within weeks, CAR T cells targeting ovarian cancer cleared tumors in 70% of treated mice, shows study in Nature Biomedical Engineering. (Note: Images available for media use.)
News Releases - December 09, 2019
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 News - December 09, 2019
Reprograming macrophages with nanoparticles

Reprograming macrophages with nanoparticles

From the Stephan Lab, Clinical Research Division
Science Spotlight - October 21, 2019
Dr. Matthias Stephan named Allen Distinguished Investigator

Dr. Matthias Stephan named Allen Distinguished Investigator

The $1.5 million award will help translate cutting-edge nanoparticle immunotherapy approach to the clinic
Hutch News - October 30, 2018
Improving cancer vaccines with T-cell programming nanoparticles

Improving cancer vaccines with T-cell programming nanoparticles

Dr. Matthias Stephan receives grant to develop cancer vaccine–optimizing, TCR-programming nanotechnology
Hutch News - July 31, 2018
Nanoparticles take immunotherapy in new direction

Nanoparticles take immunotherapy in new direction

Hutch scientist to use nanoparticles to reprogram macrophages to tackle brain tumors
Hutch News - May 30, 2018
Implanted scaffold with T cells rapidly shrinks tumors

Implanted scaffold with T cells rapidly shrinks tumors

A biopolymer structure enriched with nutrients shows how immunotherapy could be adapted for solid tumors, according to a study in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
News Releases - April 24, 2017
Tiny tech reprograms immune cells to fight cancer

Tiny tech reprograms immune cells to fight cancer

Nanoparticles turn immune cells into leukemia-fighting powerhouses while they’re still inside the body
Hutch News - April 17, 2017
Nanoparticles reprogram immune cells to fight cancer

Nanoparticles reprogram immune cells to fight cancer

Study in Nature Nanotechnology describes new method to transform immune cells, while inside the body, into leukemia-fighting powerhouses
News Releases - April 17, 2017