Award
NIH Reporter #5K08CA270401-04
The role of stem-like CD8 T-cells in the abscopal response
Recipient
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Award Amount
$242,465.00
Ceiling
$242,465.00
Awarded
August 18, 2026
Identifier
5K08CA270401-04
Research project funded by the National Cancer Institute studying stem-like CD8 T-cells in the abscopal response to improve cancer immunotherapy.
Description
The project focuses on the role of stem-like CD8 T-cells in the abscopal response to radiation therapy. It involves clinical research and immunology related to melanoma, aiming to understand mechanisms for anti-cancer T cell stimulation and improve immunotherapy strategies.