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NCI Immuno-Oncology Models Workshop

Immuno-Oncology Models Workshop, July 9-10, 2020 with an image of an oral cancer cell being attacked by 2 cytotoxic T cells

DCB held a virtual workshop on July 9 – 10, 2020 that brought together experts in the field of immuno-oncology models to discuss challenges and opportunities in the field. Participants explored how different models represent human biology for clinical translation and recommended ways to inform the research community about choosing the most effective models for immuno-oncology research.

Documents from the Workshop

Commentary from the Workshop

A perspective on future opportunities for immuno-oncology modeling based on discussions at the meeting was published in Cancer Cell: Developing and Validating Model Systems for Immuno-Oncology

DCB Contact for the Workshop

For additional information about the workshop, please contact Dr. Claire McCarthy (claire.mccarthy@nih.gov)

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