Polygence Scholar2023
Debohuti Sahu
Class of 2024Hillsborough, NJ
About
Hello! My name is Debohuti Sahu. I am pursuing my passion in medicine and want to explore the expansive world under our noses. After I publish my research, I intend to bring it to the next level by completing research in higher laboratories and pursuing education in medicine.Projects
- "Cancer Immunotherapy: a study on viral oncolytic therapies and CAR T cell therapy" with mentor Jude (Sept. 19, 2023)
Debohuti's Symposium Presentation
Project Portfolio
Cancer Immunotherapy: a study on viral oncolytic therapies and CAR T cell therapy
Started May 8, 2023
Abstract or project description
Through the rise in novel technology in the realm of cancer, science has taken a significant step forward in treatment. Despite such advancements, struggles lie ahead: tumor relapse remains a prevalent issue due to the lack of durable treatments that combat the return of cancer. The following discusses the path of using immunotherapy and oncolytic viral therapy in conjunction to mediate where the other lacks. I propose deriving viruses to target cancer-specific receptors consisting of vaccinated viral antigens to activate an immune response. This approach allows for long-term durability and patient-specific treatment, thus reaching more populations.