Mentor Areas
- Immunology
- Tumor immunology
- Cancer biology
Description:
We investigate the functional role of human tumor-infiltrating myeloid cells in the tumor development and mechanisms by which tumors modulate their immune functions in patients with lung cancer. Specifically, our lab focuses on the role of tumor-associated neutrophils (TAN) and macrophages (TAM) in the regulation of tumor-specific T cell responses, natural killer cell responses, and tumor cell cytotoxicity driven by tumor antigen-targeting antibodies-three major mechanisms of anti-tumor immunity. Our ultimate research goal is to understand the role of TAN and TAM in the regulation of anti-tumor immune responses in human and develop novel approaches to improve the efficacy of myeloid cell-based immunotherapy for lung cancer.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior research experience is preferred but not required.
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
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Yes
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Yes
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