Genetically Engineered Stem Cells Fight Gastroesophageal Cancer

Genetically Engineered Stem Cells Fight Gastroesophageal Cancer

Dr. Saar Gill of the University of Pennsylvania received a $450,000 grant from the DeGregorio Family Foundation to continue research on genetically engineered stem cells to combat gastroesophageal cancer. This builds upon previous work using Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) macrophages to target and destroy cancer cells within solid tumors. The ultimate goal is to develop a long-lasting supply of cancer-fighting cells. […]

Revolutionary Stem Cell Breakthrough Battles Gastroesophageal Cancer

Dr Saar Gill

The DeGregorio Family Foundation, with support from the Torrey Coast Foundation Gastro Esophageal Investigator Network Initiative (GEMINI), has awarded $300,000 to Dr. Saar Gill of the University of Pennsylvania. This award is in recognition of the progress he has made in less than a year on his grant, which is in addition to the $250,000 […]

Grant Awarded to Develop Genetically Engineered Stem Cell Products to Fight Gastroesophageal Cancer

Dr Saar Gill

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The DeGregorio Family Foundation with support from the Torrey Coast Foundation Gastro Esophageal Investigator Network Initiative (GEMINI) has awarded $250,000 to Saar Gill, MD, PhD, of the University of Pennsylvania, to improve immunotherapy in gastroesophageal cancer by using the tools of genetic engineering to modify human blood-forming stem cells to produce highly specialized cancer-eating cells called […]