Ep. 129: Live from IMMUNOLOGY2026TM: Emerging Immunotherapies for Solid Tumors

Ep. 129: Live from IMMUNOLOGY2026TM: Emerging Immunotherapies for Solid Tumors

From The Immunology Podcast by The Immunology Podcast

April 21, 2026 · 57 min

About this episode

The episode discusses emerging immunotherapies for solid tumors with experts in the field.

Guest: This special episode was recorded in front of a live audience at IMMUNOLOGY2026 in Boston. Brenda and Jason sit down with Dr. Charles Sentman, Director of the Center for Synthetic Immunity at Dartmouth College, and Dr. Giulia Escobar, Director of Pre-Clinical Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, to explore new strategies aimed at overcoming the unique challenges of treating solid tumors. They focus on real-world challenges in CAR T and NK cell therapies, including barriers to treating solid tumors, manufacturing and accessibility hurdles, and emerging applications beyond oncology, such as autoimmunity and neurodegenerative disease. Featured Products and Resources: Stay up-to-date with the latest in human immunology news. Download a free wallchart on the production of CAR T cells. Image courtesy of [Drs. Charles Sentman and Giulia Escobar] Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

People in this episode

Hosts: Brenda, Jason

Guests: Dr. Charles Sentman, Dr. Giulia Escobar

Topics covered

  • immunotherapy
  • solid tumors
  • CAR T therapy
  • NK cell therapy
  • autoimmunity
  • neurodegenerative disease

Keywords

  • immunotherapy
  • solid tumors
  • CAR T cells
  • NK cells
  • autoimmunity
  • neurodegenerative disease
  • manufacturing
  • accessibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dartmouth College, Massachusetts General Hospital

Places: Boston

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