Investigation of Dermatologic Toxicity from Immune Checkpoint Blockade in Advanced Malignancies
Advanced malignancies are increasingly being treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, which can lead to immune-related adverse events (irAEs), including those in the skin. This project will investigate key clinical, pathologic, and immunologic details that will allow for improved classification of these cutaneous irAEs. Treatment of these toxicities will also be studied, allowing for the creation of more personalized and specific guidelines for therapy.
— Steven Chen, M.D., M.P.H.
- Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital
- Medical Dermatology Career Development Award
Categories: Featured Researchers
Tags: 2021 Research Awards, Allergy, Auto-immunity, Immunotherapy
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