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There have been many exciting recent developments in the cancer immunology field, and multiple therapeutic approaches have shown efficacy against diverse types of cancer.  This course will emphasize new mechanistic insights, in particular on the following topics: Mechanisms of protective anti-tumor immunity, innate immune pathways, inflammation and tumor microenvironment, immunosuppressive mechanisms, checkpoint blockade, CAR T cell therapy and cancer vaccines.

Course Notes

Must be PhD student at Harvard or postdoctoral fellow.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 2
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Immunology
Course Component Lecture
Subject Immunology
Grading Basis FAS Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Exam/Final Deadline Dec. 4, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution None
Course Level Graduate Course