Targeting the future: Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) in platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer in the post-PARP era

Platinum-based chemotherapy remains a cornerstone in the treatment of platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer (PSOC) due to its demonstrated efficacy in prolonging progression-free survival (PFS).1-3 Retreatment with platinum agents, especially in patients who have been exposed to poly ADP-ribose polymerase inhibitors (PARPi) presents challenges with respect to both efficacy and toxicity. Recently, novel targeted therapies, including antibody-drug… Continue reading Targeting the future: Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) in platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer in the post-PARP era

Unlocking the potential of double negative memory B cells in cancer treatment

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center scientists have discovered a novel subset of cancer-fighting immune cells that reside outside of their normal neighborhood – known as the tertiary lymphoid structure – where they become frustratingly dysfunctional when in close contact with tumors. Described today in the journal Science Translational Medicine,… Continue reading Unlocking the potential of double negative memory B cells in cancer treatment

Seeing more in expansion microscopy

In biology, seeing can lead to understanding, and researchers in Edward Boyden’s lab at MIT’s McGovern Institute are committed to bringing life into sharper focus. With a pair of new methods, they are expanding the capabilities of expansion microscopy—a high-resolution imaging technique the group introduced in 2015—so researchers everywhere can see more when they look… Continue reading Seeing more in expansion microscopy