Diary

Event Information:

  • Thu
    09
    Jun
    2022

    A beginner's guide to immunotherapy

    10am - 12.30pmVirtual, online


    Format: 
    This is a live, virtual event. The content is split over three sessions of 30-40 minutes each. Elaine will be online throughout to interact with learners and answer questions in the live Q&A sessions that follow each presentation. Recordings of the presentations will be available online for 30 days after the live event.

    Description: Elaine describes cancer’s relationship with the immune system and the science behind many different types of immunotherapy. Treatments covered include checkpoint inhibitors (e.g. ipilimumab, pembrolizumab, nivolumab), cell-based treatments (CAR T cell therapy, TCR-engineered T cells), and vaccine-based treatments (peptide, dendritic cell, oncolytic viruses).

    Audience: Ideal for anyone with an A level or equivalent understanding of cell biology and genetics and who works with cancer patients, data or treatments.

    Cost: £50

    To book, contact: conferenceteam@rmh.nhs.uk or book online

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