Distinguishing the Mechanisms of Tumoral Immune Response and Cutaneous Adverse Events

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Checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) therapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, but generates immune-related adverse events (irAEs) that commonly include cutaneous effects. I hypothesize that the tumor response is mechanistically distinct from associated irAEs, and will test this in patient skin samples and in a novel mouse disease model. Results can be leveraged to test new treatment avenues for irAEs without diminishing the positive impact of cancer therapy

— Noah Hornick, M.D., Ph.D.

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