Immunotherapy is a type of medical treatment that harnesses and enhances the natural immune system’s ability to fight diseases, particularly cancer. It works by stimulating the immune response or by providing the body with engineered immune components, such as antibodies or immune cells. Immunotherapy can involve various approaches, including monoclonal antibodies, immune checkpoint inhibitors, cancer vaccines, and adoptive cell transfer, among others. The goal is to educate the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively, reduce side effects compared to traditional therapies like chemotherapy and radiation, and improve overall patient outcomes. This innovative treatment is an evolving field in medicine, offering new hope for patients with various types of cancers and other diseases.
Eledon Pharmaceuticals is based in Irvine, California, and focuses on immune-modulating therapies. Dr. David-Alexandre C. Gros and Dr. Steve Perrin will host a fireside chat on February 5th at the…