Carl June
Cancer Researcher | Pioneer of "Living Drug" Cancer Treatment Innovation
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Carl June presented groundbreaking work on what he describes as a "living drug" that could fundamentally change cancer treatment approaches. His TED 2018 talk introduced audiences to revolutionary therapeutic concepts that represent a significant departure from traditional cancer treatments.
June's research focuses on developing treatments that work as living entities within the body, suggesting an approach that harnesses biological systems to fight cancer more effectively than conventional methods. His work represents a cutting-edge intersection of biotechnology and oncology, offering new hope for cancer patients through innovative treatment modalities that could transform the standard of care in cancer medicine.
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A "living drug" that could change the way we treat cancer
Carl June is the pioneer behind CAR T-cell therapy: a groundbreaking cancer treatment that supercharges part of a patient's own immune system to attack and kill tumors. In a talk about a breakthrough, he shares how three decades of research culminated in a therapy that's eradicated cases of leukemia once thought to be incurable -- and explains how it could be used to fight other types of cancer.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDMED 2018 | 2018 | 🇺🇸Palm Springs, United States |
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