Introduction to Cancer Immunotherapy

Course Description 

Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, leading to complete and durable responses in several malignancies, including advanced melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, and various blood cancers. However, patient responses remain heterogeneous. This course will cover the basics of immunotherapy, including checkpoint blockade and cell therapies, and discuss the challenges and potential opportunities for developing improved therapies. Throughout the course, participants will engage in in-depth discussions on specific topics, work on conceptual development of novel therapeutics, leading to a submission of a one-page essay on the promise and challenges of the immunotherapy field. 

Course Goal 

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the principles of immunotherapy, its impact on cancer treatment, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the field.

Course Objectives

• Describe and compare the major types of cancer immunotherapy and their mechanisms of action
• Discuss clinical challenges and potential approaches for advancing the field
• Conceptualize a design of novel therapeutics

• Compose a one-page essay on the promise and challenges of the immunotherapy field

   

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