Immunology and Cell Biology

Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy

Cancer immunology is the study of interactions between cancer cells and the immune system. It is a rapidly expanding area of study with the goal of identifying biomarkers for cancer immunodiagnosis and creating novel cancer immunotherapeutic approaches.

Immunotherapy, a type of cancer treatment, helps your immune system fight cancer. The immune system in your body helps to protect you from illnesses and infections. Its constituents include organs, lymphatic system parts, and white blood cells. Types of immunotherapy.

• Immune checkpoint inhibitors
• T-cell transfer therapy
• Monoclonal antibodies
• Treatment vaccines
• Immune system modulators