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Patrick Hwu: Hind Rafei is a remarkable physician-scientist
Jun 19, 2024, 07:38

Patrick Hwu: Hind Rafei is a remarkable physician-scientist

Patrick Hwu shared a post on X:

Hind Rafei is an assistant professor in the Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is a remarkable physician-scientist who is especially focused on using Natural Killer (NK) cells as a cell therapy against cancer. Follow her.”

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Dr. Patrick Hwu, MD, currently serves as the President and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center. With a focus on understanding the dynamics between tumors and the immune system, Dr. Hwu’s research has been pivotal in advancing gene-modified T-cell therapy.

He notably contributed seminal work on the development of the first chimeric antigen receptor aimed at combating cancer. His research portfolio extends to vaccines, adoptive T-cell therapies, and mechanisms of immune resistance.