Immunotherapy is a treatment type that guides our body’s immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells with precision. However, it only works in 80-90% of patients, prompting the need for new immunotherapies.
Together with a cross-disciplinary team, Dr Teh has discovered a new way to boost cancer immunotherapy by targeting Treg cells. Treg cells impede the immune system’s cancer-fighting capabilities. The team found a ‘kill switch’ to trigger Treg cell suicide and are currently testing its potential to enhance cancer immunotherapy.
2023