Natural killer cell chimeric antigen receptor therapy
Grant Project Details:
Awardee:
Mark J. Osborn, PhD
Timeframe:
2017-2019
Location:
Masonic Cancer Research Building | Minneapolis, MN
Amount:
$250,000
Status:
In Process
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Grant Location
Masonic Cancer Research Building
425 E River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Grant Description
Using the body’s own immune system to combat cancer is a highly promising field, but there have been some serious side effects reported with early methods. Dr. Osborn is working to deliver the powerful cancer-fighting CAR proteins via natural killer cells, cells that normally recognize and destroy tumors without targeting healthy tissue.
Grant Awardee Biography
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Mark Osborn, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation at the University of Minnesota. He is also a member of the Stem Cell Institute, Center for Genome Engineering, and the Masonic Cancer Center.