Macrophages are potent killer cells adept at consuming and eliminating abnormal cells in the body. This, coupled with their unique ability to penetrate the solid tumor microenvironment and mediate immunosuppression, makes them attractive for a new type of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) therapy. In this webinar, Denise Montell will discuss how studies on cell movement and phagocytosis in fruit flies revealed a universally conserved protein with the potential to enhance CAR macrophage activity and targeting.
Topics to be covered
- Studying cell movement to uncover the mechanism behind a rare human immunodeficiency
- Harnessing this molecular mechanism to enhance CAR macrophage immunotherapy
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time
This webinar will be available to view live and on demand.
Speaker
Distinguished Professor
University of California, Santa Barbara