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Michael Platten, MD

@michael-platten.bsky.social
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Neurologist, Chair of Neurology Brain Tumor Immunotherapy @dkfz.bsky.social @platten-lab.bsky.social @uniheidelberg.bsky.social Medical Faculty Mannheim Founder Tcelltech President @eanoassociation.bsky.social Ambassador for the @erc.europa.eu

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Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) @dkfz.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Double ERC success for DKFZ researchers: Hellmut Augustin @hellmutaugustin.bsky.social and Michael Platten @michael-platten.bsky.social have been selected by the European Research Council @erc.europa.eu for the prestigious Proof of Concept (PoC) grants. #ERCPoC 👏 t1p.de/zau31
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Double ERC success for DKFZ researchers
With its Proof of Concept (PoC) grants, the European Research Council (ERC) supports scientists in further developing the economic potential of their research results. Two scientists from the German C...
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Anna Golebiewska @annagolebiewska.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Can immunotherapy ever work in #glioblastoma? In a new #NatureCancer review, we share our perspective on current limitations and future directions: www.nature.com/articles/s43... #NORLUX, #LIH , @fnr.lu #TELEVIE, @glioresolve.bsky.social, @michael-platten.bsky.social
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Immunosuppressive mechanisms and therapeutic interventions shaping glioblastoma immunity - Nature Cancer
In this Review, Golebiewska and colleagues summarize the main features of the immunosuppressive microenvironment in glioblastoma (GBM) and discuss how different therapeutic approaches reshape GBM immu...
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
👉 We are excited to announce that the #EANO2025 Abstract Book is now available online! Download & explore it today: lnkd.in/dg79p6wM #AbstractBook #NeuroOncology #neurosurgery #cancernurse #neuropathology #radiotherapy #AHP #btsm
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Science Magazine @science.org · 06/10/2025
The October issue of #ScienceImmunology is out! This month's cover highlights a Review that delves into brain tumor development and examines factors contributing to the immunosuppressive brain tumor microenvironment. Learn about this and more: scim.ag/46HgHcl
This month’s cover illustration depicts distinct malignant glioma (upper left) and metastatic (bottom right) TMEs as collages of aperiodic penrose tiles overlaid on a stylized positron emission tomography (PET) scan of the brain.
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Michael Platten, MD @michael-platten.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
The immunology of brain tumors | Science Immunology www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... Happy to share this review article by @lukasbunse.bsky.social, Theresa Bunse and I @platten-lab.bsky.social, Michael Kilian, Fran Quintana @quintanalabhms.bsky.social.
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The immunology of brain tumors
The cellular and molecular determinants of the antigenicity of brain tumors and the immunosuppressive brain tumor microenvironment are reviewed.
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
🧠 Recently published in Neuro-Oncology: EANS–EANO Guidelines on the Extent of Resection in Gliomas. We’re proud to share the outcome of collaborative effort by the joint task force of EANS and EANO, providing evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice. 🔗 academic.oup.com/neuro-oncolo...
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
💡Only a few seats left for the EANO Tumor Board 2025, taking place on October 15 in Prague. Join us for interactive case-based discussions and expert insights. Registration is free for EANO members. Please register by October 3. Learn more: www.eano.eu/eanomeetings...
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Oxford Academic @academic.oup.com · 20/08/2025
Discover Neuro-Oncology Pediatrics, a new #OA journal launched by @eanoassociation.bsky.social & @neuroonc.bsky.social with editorial leadership from EANO, SNO, & ASNO, focused on advancing care for children and young adults with CNS tumors. See the first articles: oxford.ly/4mNN1iF
Neuro-Oncology Pediatrics - explore the first issue
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
📣 New journal launch! Neuro-Oncology Pediatrics is live — an open-access journal advancing global research and care for children & young adults with brain tumors. A joint EANO & @neuroonc.bsky.social initiative. 🔗 Read more: www.eano.eu/about/news/n... #NeuroOncology @oxfordacademic.bsky.social
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Michael Platten, MD @michael-platten.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Excited to announce that we have completed accrual of the INTERCEPT-H3 trial (NCT04808245). This phase 1 first-in-human trial explores safety and immunogenicity of a long peptide vaccine targeting the clonal driver mutation H3K27M in adult patients with newly diagnosed diffuse midline gliomas 1/
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
📣 Have you heard? Registration for #EANO2025, taking place Oct 16-19, 2025 in #Prague (CZ) is open! Don’t miss out on this fantastic experience to meet experts in the field of #NeuroOncology. Early Bird fees available until July 31, 2025. 👉 eano.eu/eano2025/reg... #braincancer #medsky
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
🧠 June 8 is #WorldBrainTumorDay — raising awareness & understanding of brain tumors. EANO supports progress in #NeuroOncology through research, education & collaboration. 🔗 Learn more: www.eano.eu #btsm #BrainTumor #Oncology
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Wissenschaftsrat @wissenschaftsrat.de · 04/06/2025
Wissenschaft braucht verlässliche Infrastrukturen - viele davon liegen noch in den USA. Der WR-Vorsitzende @wickwolfgang.bsky.social fordert in der @faznet.bsky.social eine europäische Strategie für mehr Unabhängigkeit👉 www.faz.net/aktuell/wiss... #DigitaleSouveränität #Forschung #Infrastruktur
Der Wissenschaftsrats-Vorsitzende Wolfgang Wick mit dem nebenstehenden Zitat "Wir brauchen eigenständige Wissenschaftsinfrastrukturen in Europa", das aus einem FAZ-Gastbeitrag vom 4.6.25 stammt.
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DKFZ Immunology, Infection and Cancer @dkfz-iic.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Join us this week on Thursday (22nd May) for our next i2 seminar! This week it’s all about T cells in cancer!
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neurooncologyhd.bsky.social @neurooncologyhd.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
The organizing committee of the UNITE conference would like to thank all speakers for their excellent presentations and all participants for the valuable discussions. @wickwolfgang.bsky.social @michael-platten.bsky.social
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
🧠 Join the next #EANOYoungsters Journal Club on June 5, 16:30–17:30 CEST! Discussing: "Rapid molecular profiling of CNS tumors" www.nature.com/articles/s41... (Patel et al., Nat Med 2025) 📍Free & open to all EANO members 🔗 www.eano.eu #NeuroOncology #BrainTumors #JournalClub
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neurooncologyhd.bsky.social @neurooncologyhd.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
The second day of the UNITE conference. Today there will also be a contribution from a patient on the book “Alles gut? Alles gut.” by Marlene Assmann. www.jacobystuart.de/buecher-von-...
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Wolfgang Huber @wkhuber.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The SynthImmune project by Heidelberg University& partner institutes advances a "bottom-up" synthetic biology approach to immunotherapies. Hoping they do well in the German government's Excellence Strategy—anticipating the announcement on 22 May. Perspective article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Bottom-up synthetic immunology - Nature Nanotechnology
This Perspective highlights bottom-up molecular engineering and modular nanobiotechnological approaches for developing effective immunotherapeutics and their potential in personalized medicine.
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
⏱️ Clock is ticking! Final call for abstract submissions for #EANO2025 in #Prague. Don't miss this chance to share your work contribute to the advancement of #NeuroOncology. Submit now via our official event website: www.eano.eu/eano2025/ until May 6, 2025, 23.59 CEST! @oncoalert.bsky.social
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neurooncologyhd.bsky.social @neurooncologyhd.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Wir freuen uns, die UNITE-Glioblastom-Konferenz ankündigen zu können, die am 14. und 15. Mai 2025 im DKFZ-Kommunikationszentrum in Heidelberg stattfinden wird. melden Sie sich heute an: www.unite-glioblastoma.de/unite-confer...
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UNITE CONFERENCE - UNITE Glioblastoma
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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 29/04/2025
🚀 We are proud to launch the new "Ambassadors for the ERC" initiative, together with @ercgrantees.bsky.social ! We aim to empower researchers across Europe to advocate for frontier research. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/44bQzp7 🌟 Excited to see what can be achieved! #Amb4ERC
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Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) @dkfz.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
@michael-platten.bsky.social has been selected and nominated as Ambassador for the ERC network. The @erc.europa.eu & the @ercgrantees.bsky.social launched the new Ambassadors on 28 April. This joint initiative aims to promote investment in frontier research and highlight the importance of #research.
Photo: Jung/DKFZ
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
🗓️ Only one week to go! The abstract submission deadline for #EANO2025 in #Prague is approaching fast. This is your opportunity to share your findings, collaborate with peers, and be recognized in the field of #NeuroOncology. Submit your abstract now: www.eano.eu/eano2025/ #btsm
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Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) @dkfz.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Do you want to do your #postdoc in #cancerresearch with the most prestigious #fellowship in Europe? Apply to DKFZ Marie Skłodowska Curie MasterClasses by May 19. Projects in #cellandmolecularbiology #genomics #bioinformatics #immunology #medicaltechnology, #epidemiology. Apply here: t1p.de/nx6tu
Apply to DKFZ Marie Skłodowska Curie MasterClasses
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Michael Platten, MD @michael-platten.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
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#brain #tumors | Michael Platten
This is the research team DKFZ Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Universität Heidelberg Universitätsmedizin Mannheim Neurooncology Heidelberg Health + Life Science Alliance I hav...
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The Platten Lab @platten-lab.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
🚀 New publication! We developed a PTPRZ1-specific TCR-T cell therapy for glioblastoma. 🔬 Key findings: ✅ Identified a PTPRZ1-reactive TCR from a vaccinated patient ✅ Kills glioblastoma cells with no off-target effects ✅ Eliminates tumors in murine brain models 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Vaccine-induced T cell receptor T cell therapy targeting a glioblastoma stemness antigen - Nature Communications
Vaccination in glioblastomas does lead to the emergence of tumour-antigen-specific T cells but T cell dysfunction, poor tumour infiltration and persistence hinder efficient tumour killing. Here author...
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DKFZ Immunology, Infection and Cancer @dkfz-iic.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Don’t miss our i2 seminar today at 4 pm where we will hear more about immunogenic cancer editopes and the lineage tree of tissue macrophage development. Join us for a lively discussion and snacks and drinks! 🧪 Today at 4pm in the main building 👇
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Gabriele Bergers @bergerslab.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Don't forget to register - only one week left!
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
🚀 Just 2 weeks left to submit your abstract for #EANO2025 in #Prague! Don't miss your chance to share your research with the world. Submit your work by April 30 and join us for an incredible event this October. We can't wait to see your contributions! 🔬 eano.eu/eano2025/
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Michael Platten, MD @michael-platten.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Huge congrats @lukasbunse.bsky.social, so well deserved, fantastic achievement. @hlsalliance.bsky.social @cn-hd.bsky.social @neurooncologyhd.bsky.social @mctneuroscience.bsky.social @platten-lab.bsky.social
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
🌍 #EANO2024 in Glasgow gathered 1,200+ global participants, featuring cutting-edge research and insights to shape the future of #NeuroOncology. Be part of this community at #EANO2025! Watch our highlight video & renew your membership today for many benefits! bit.ly/4i6djdF See you in Prague! 👋
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EANO Meeting 2024 in Glasgow
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
🚀From Glasgow to Prague: Shaping the Future Together! #EANO2024 in Glasgow was a huge success with unforgettable moments & inspiring talks! Watch the highlights bit.ly/3WL1oKg and get excited for #EANO2025 in Prague! What are you most excited about? #NeuroOncology
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
📅 Mark your calendars! Abstract submissions for #EANO2025 are due April 30. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your #NeuroOncology research this October! 🌍✨ 🔬 Submit now: www.eano.eu/eano2025/abs... #btsm #neurosurgery #glioma #RadOnc #BrainCancer #cancernurse #AHP
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
📣 Still time to register! Join the 3rd Annual Highlights of EANO/SNO 2024 webinar and hear key insights from #EANO2024 (Glasgow) and #SNO2024 (Boston). 🗓 March 7, 2025 | ⏰ 6:30 PM CET | 12:30 PM ET 🔗 Register now: eano.eu/eanowebinar/ @neuroonc.bsky.social
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
🚀Abstract submission for #EANO2025 is open! Share your #NeuroOncology research at the 20th #EANO Meeting in Prague, Oct 16-19, 2025. We can't wait to see your contributions! 🗓️ Deadline: April 30, 2025, 23:59 CEST. 🔗 Details: www.eano.eu/eano2025/abs... #btsm #braintumor
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
⏰ Still 2 weeks: Don’t miss the 3rd EANO-SNO Webinar! Our experts will discuss the top abstracts from #EANO2024 (Glasgow) & #SNO2024 (Houston), bringing you the latest updates in #NeuroOncology. 🗓️ March 7, 2025 ⏱️ 6:30-7:30pm CET Register today: eano.eu/eanowebinar/ @neuroonc.bsky.social
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
📢 Don’t miss the Highlights of EANO/SNO 2024 Webinar! Join our experts as they discuss key abstracts from #EANO2024 (Glasgow) & #SNO2024 (Houston), covering the latest in #NeuroOncology. 🗓️ March 7, 2025 ⏱️ 6:30-7.30pm CET Register now: eano.eu/eanowebinar/ @neuroonc.bsky.social
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Nature Biotechnology @natbiotech.nature.com · 13/02/2025
Tumor-reactive T cell receptors are rapidly identified from lymphocyte scRNA-seq data go.nature.com/49O5INm rdcu.be/d8L1u
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Prediction of tumor-reactive T cell receptors from scRNA-seq data for personalized T cell therapy - Nature Biotechnology
Tumor-reactive T cell receptors are rapidly identified from lymphocyte scRNA-seq data.
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Michael Platten, MD @michael-platten.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Our very own outstanding MD student Kuralay Aman @platten-lab.bsky.social @dkfz.bsky.social received the @daadworldwide.bsky.social Award for International Students at Heidelberg University not only for her fantastic work on brain tumor immunotherapy but also for her societal engagement. Brava!
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Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim @hlsalliance.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Heidelberg is placing first when it comes to #startup founders per capita in #Germany. With 13.5 new startups per 100.000 inhabitants in 2024, Heidelberg is outperforming startup hotspots such as #Berlin and #Munich. The full report is here: startupverband.de/fileadmin/st...
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
🚨 Still 3 days: #EANO Seminars 2026 – Call for Applications! 📅 Deadline: Jan 8, 2025 📍 Location: University/hospital campus preferred Learn more 👉eano.eu Let’s bring #EANOSeminars to your region! #NeuroOncology #btsm
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Cancer Neuroscience Heidelberg @cn-hd.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
🎉We wish you a Happy New Year! Join us for our virtual Cancer Neuroscience Heidelberg Seminars: below is the 2025 winter program. Cancer Neuroscience is funded by the European Center for Neurooncology (EZN) - Dietmar Hopp Stiftung us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Kerstin Göpfrich @kgoepfrich.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
We have an open professorship in #synbio / biological engineering in Heidelberg! jobs.zeit.de/jobs/full-pr... Check it out!
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Full Professorship (W3) in Molecular Biology (f/m/d) with a Focus on Biological Engineering - Universität Heidelberg
Universität Heidelberg bietet Stelle als Full Professorship (W3) in Molecular Biology (f/m/d) with a Focus on Biological Engineering in Heidelberg - jetzt bewerben!
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
📢 Reminder: EANO Seminars 2026 – Call for Applications! Don't miss the chance to host this educational event on #CNSOncology! 📅 Deadline: Jan 8, 2025 📍 Location: University/hospital campus preferred Learn more at eano.eu Let’s bring #EANOSeminars to your region!
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Michael Platten, MD @michael-platten.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Great fun to write this perspective with @lukasbunse.bsky.social @platten-lab.bsky.social @dkfz-iic.bsky.social @dkfz.bsky.social on a highly interesting study by the Bardeesy Lab. This study provides additional mechanistic rationale to combine IDH inhibitors with T cell activating therapies.
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Michael Platten, MD @michael-platten.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
It's a wrap for Dr. Dennis Agardy @platten-lab.bsky.social - outstanding PhD thesis defense - well deserved celebration - so glad he'll stay for a postdoc for two more years.
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Michael Platten, MD @michael-platten.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Could not be any prouder. Stellar work, fantastic lecture - day to remember. Welcome to the faculty @lukasbunse.bsky.social.
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Michael Platten, MD @michael-platten.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Fantastic Grand Round by Francisco Quintana @harvardmed.bsky.social here at the Medical Facultx Mannheim, Heidelberg University. Great discussions, many new ideas exchanged on CNS immunity. @researchlifesci.bsky.social @neurooncologyhd.bsky.social
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Michael Platten, MD @michael-platten.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Towards controlling solid cancers woth CAR T cells. Highly relevant work substantiating the role of IL-15. rdcu.be/d1GHH
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Interleukin-15-armoured GPC3 CAR T cells for patients with solid cancers
Nature - We evaluate the effects in humans of interleukin-15 co-expression on glypican-3 (GPC3) chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells and demonstrate that IL-15 increases the expansion,...
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Michael Platten, MD @michael-platten.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
More evidence pointing to immune evasion as an early feature of IDH-mutant gliomas - suppression of IFN-signalling as a common trait in low and high grade disease. Fantastic work by the Bernstein Lab. rdcu.be/d1E6p
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Evolving cell states and oncogenic drivers during the progression of IDH-mutant gliomas
Nature Cancer - Wu et al. perform single-cell analyses to explore the switch from low-grade to high-grade isocitrate-dehydrogenase-mutant glioma and show that it is characterized by oligodendrocyte...
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