CAR T cells have shown poor therapeutic efficacy in solid tumors. To understand the challenges CAR T cells are facing in solid tumors we need mouse models that effectively recapitulate the complexities of the tumor microenvironment. Our lab is developing improved mouse models to investigate the interaction of CAR T cells with the different components of the solid tumor microenvironment and to identify mechanisms by which solid tumors induce dysfunction in CAR T cells.
Immunobiology of CAR T Cells in Solid Tumors
We are developing tumor models recapitulating a complex immunosuppressive microenvironment to understand the factors limiting CAR T cells in solid tumors.
Selected Publications
Research Team
Angela To
Research Associate
Chris Chang
MSTP Student
Gabi Reeder
Graduate Student
Jing-Yi Chung
Research Associate
Macarena Roman
Visiting Graduate Student