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
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.