Jude R
- Research Program Mentor
MD/PhD Doctor of Medicine and of Philosophy candidate
Expertise
Cancer Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
Project ideas
Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.
Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Cancer
Recent advancements in cancer treatments include cancer immunotherapy. This therapy looks at ways to activate the immune system to fight cancer. Breakthroughs in this area have led to long-lasting responses in cancer patients. However, these responses are only seen in a subset of patients. There is much to learn and understand in this emerging and growing field!