A beginner’s guide to immunotherapy
An introduction to immunotherapy: what it is, how it works, and who it’s given to.
During this half day course, Elaine will introduce the science behind modern cancer immunotherapies for solid tumours and haematological cancers.
Topics covered include:
— The relationship between cancer and the immune system
— An introduction to immune checkpoint inhibitors such as nivolumab and pembrolizumab
— An overview of other forms of immunotherapy and how they are designed to work
Delivery: This is a half-day course presented live, online. The videos will be available to watch after the event.
Audience: Ideal for anyone with an A level or equivalent understanding of cell biology and who works with cancer patients, data or treatments.
Detailed information is provided on the Newcastle Clinical Skills Academy website