Macrophage Immunotherapy Against Pediatric Brain Cancers

On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) presented a virtual childhood cancer lecture featuring Siddhartha "Sid" Mitra, PhD. Dr. Mitra's lecture discusses the role of macrophages and phagocytosis checkpoint in brain tumor malignancies, unique immune suppressive mechanisms in pediatric brain tumor malignancies, and therapeutic strategies to make brain tumors more immunogenic.

During this lecture, participants will:
1) Learn about the role of macrophages and phagocytosis checkpoint in brain tumor malignancies.
2) Understand unique immune suppressive mechanisms in pediatric brain tumor malignancies.
3) Therapeutic strategies to make brain tumors more immunogenic.

To learn more about ALSF's Virtual Childhood Cancer Lecture Series and to register for upcoming presentations, visit https://www.alexslemonade.org/childho....

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