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Identification of novel therapeutic approaches to target the immune checkpoint p...
Identification of novel therapeutic approaches to target the immune checkpoint protein B7H3 Immunotherapies have revolutionized the treatment of multiple cancer types in the last decade. Nonetheless, non-small cell lung cancer and triple-negative breast cancer exhibit only restricted response to immune checkpoint blockad... Immunotherapies have revolutionized the treatment of multiple cancer types in the last decade. Nonetheless, non-small cell lung cancer and triple-negative breast cancer exhibit only restricted response to immune checkpoint blockade. Especially in advanced tumor stages, clinical options are limited and novel approaches to enhance anti-tumor immune responses are needed. The immune checkpoint family member B7H3 (PD-L3) is frequently upregulated in cancer cells. Studies have shown that B7H3 promotes tumor growth in a cancer-cell autonomous fashion and inhibits immune cells in the tumor microenvironment. Despite being an important clinical target, its posttranslational regulation and functional interactors on T cells are poorly understood. The proposed project aims to identify novel approaches to target B7H3 by harnessing the ubiquitin system and to identify B7H3’s interactors on human T cells with the objective of enhancing clinical treatment options for cancer patients. My experience in solid tumor biology and anti-tumor immunity, paired with the host lab's expertise in studying the ubiquitination system, will be a great catalyst for the proposed project enhancing its likelihood of success. This fellowship will allow me to conduct cutting-edge research at the Center for Translational Cancer Research of the University Clinics rechts der Isar of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), a renowned research institution with a well-recognized supervisor Prof. Bassermann, allowing me to expand my international network, scientific skills as well as leadership and management skills. Ultimately, this fellowship will be a tremendous stepping stone in my scientific career. It will bring me closer to my goal of becoming an independent researcher working at the interface of cancer biology, protein biochemistry, and cancer immunology, where I can put my own projects into practice, and train the next generation of international scientists. ver más
31/08/2027
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Duración del proyecto: 23 meses Fecha Inicio: 2025-09-01
Fecha Fin: 2027-08-31

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Perfil tecnológico TRL 4-5