Yale University · BiologyLung Cancer Immunotherapy Research Unit
Kurt A Schalper · New Haven, Connecticut
Research Focus
Dr. Kurt A Schalper's lab at Yale University focuses on studying the immune environment in lung cancer to improve diagnosis and treatment. We analyze how immune cells interact with tumors to better select which patients will benefit from immunotherapy. By investigating the characteristics of tumors and their surrounding immune cells, the research aims to develop more effective cancer treatments.
lung cancertumor immune contextureimmunotherapybiopsy analysiscancer diagnostics
Research Aims
5AIM 01Analyze the immune cell composition in lung tumors.
AIM 02Investigate the relationship between tumor characteristics and patient outcomes.
AIM 03Develop biomarkers for predicting response to immunotherapy.
AIM 04Facilitate the optimal selection of patients for clinical trials.
AIM 05Enhance understanding of immune evasion in lung cancer.
Skills the Lab Values
tissue microarray analysisflow cytometryimmunohistochemistrycell cultureclinical trial design
Output against the department
Publications610top 5% of dept.47th of 1,033
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Citations25ktop 15% of dept.157th of 1,033
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