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Reprogramming Immunity: A Cheaper, Faster Future for CAR-T Therapy?A groundbreaking shift in cancer immunotherapy may be on the horizon. While CAR-T cell therapy has proven remarkably effective in treating certain blood cancers, its complex and costly manufacturing process has limited widespread use. Now, a new approach developed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Capstan Therapeutics could simplify treatment, by training the immune system inside the body. Dutch hematologist Prof. Marie José Kersten weighs in on the promise, challenges, and potential impact of this living therapy’s next evolution.
B cellona Back on the Pitch at the Amsterdam UMC Soccer Tournament 2025!On June 20th, the legendary B cellona soccer team returned to FC Abcoude for the annual Amsterdam UMC Soccer Tournament, and they did not disappoint! With the sun shining, music pumping, and BBQ sizzling, the stage was set for a truly memorable day.
In the Spotlight July 2025: AI&I Prizes, Grants and Appointments Recently, several prestigious prizes and grants have been awarded to our AI&I members: dr. Joke den Haan, dr. Sandra van Vliet, Philip Elders and Henrique Nogueira Pinto. Learn more about these accomplished individuals and their projects in this article!
