Living Drugs, CAR-T Cells & the Future of Cancer Treatment with Taylor Prize Laureate Dr. Carl June
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n the 1990s, the 2025 Taylor Prize winner, Dr. Carl June, asked a bold question: what if we could teach our immune system to fight cancer? His answer — CAR T-cell therapy — has already saved thousands of lives, including Emily Whitehead, the first child cured of leukemia with this revolutionary approach. In this episode, Dr. June is not slowing down. From a career that has spanned the Vietnam War, the HIV epidemic and his more recent immunotherapy breakthroughs, he has continually pushed the boundaries of medicine. He's a fierce advocate for pure science and discovery that is under threat today.
With Dr. Carl H. June
Richard W. Vague Professor in Immunotherapy, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Director, Center for Cellular Immunotherapies at The University of Pennsylvania
Director, Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania
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