Our Research
Our lab studies the cellular interactions that shape immune responses in human tumors, focusing on how these responses are regulated. Using a combination of large-scale genomic analyses and tissue imaging approaches, we have identified hubs in tumor tissues where tumor cells come into close contact with immune cells. By characterizing the cells in these hubs, and the gene networks that are turned on in these cells, our lab aims to uncover novel ways to harness the immune system in the fight against cancer.
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We are a brand new lab located at the Gladstone Institutes in sunny Mission Bay looking for passionate students and postdoctoral fellows to join us in our mission to decode the cellular interaction networks that shape immune responses in human tumors. We are excited to grow into a cross-disciplinary, collaborative and diverse lab that includes clinicians, immunologists, geneticists, cancer researchers, and computational biologists.
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Very excited to announce @GladstoneInst joining forces with @parkerici as a new PICI research ...center! Genomic immunology has incredible potential for the design and generation of next-gen cellular therapies - PICI will help us get there. https://www.parkerici.org/the-latest/pici-welcomes-dana-farber-and-gladstone-institutes/
Huge congrats to amazing work 👏🎉
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