The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) hosted Session 208b during the 38th Annual Meeting & Pre-Conference Programs on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Available here are the presentation slides and video from “Session 208b: Diversity in Patient Populations” as permitted by presenters.
Roshan Bastani, PhD – University of California, Los Angeles
Kavita Dhodapkar, MD, MBBS – Emory University
In recent years, several studies have begun to evaluate the impact of host factors including race/ethnicity/age/socio-economic status on outcomes in both children and adults with cancer. Impact of these factors on the biology of immune response is also increasingly appreciated. However, how age/racial diversity affect immune response to cancer is not completely understood. This session will explore disparities in cancer care as well as emerging insights into the impact of aging and racial/ethnic background on the immune system and the cancer microenvironment. These insights also have implications for possible mechanisms by which age/race/ethnicity can modulate tumor immunity.
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SITC 2023 Annual Meeting: Saturday, November 401:29:22