Q&A: When will individuals be able to receive customized cancer vaccines?

Published Date: 17 Apr 2024

Catherine Wu has been a trailblazer in the development of vaccines that specifically target immunogenic peptides, which are immune-stimulating molecules produced by unique genetic mutations in each individual.

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