Scalable Immune Cell Production: Researchers, including Dr. Peter Zandstra and Dr. Megan Levings, have developed a method to reliably produce "helper" T-cells from stem cells. This breakthrough enables the creation of "off-the-shelf" living drugs, making cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune disorders more accessible and affordable. Were you aware of T Cell Therapy prior to this survey?

Every day billions of tiny invaders called pathogens want to make our bodies their new homes. Luckily, we have a powerful army of specialized organs, cells, and tissues that work together to protect us. This is your body's immune system. Within this complex system is type of lymphocyte called a T-cell. This video will introduce you to Helper and Cytotoxic T-cells, and describe the mechanism by which they are activated when encountered by a pathogen. If you wish to know more about this remarkable process. Were you aware of this process prior to this survey?

T cells play a crucial role in fighting cancer something well appreciated by Lionel Apetoh who showed that they were essential for the efficacy of chemotherapies during his PhD. Since then, he's been interested in trying to improve the efficacy of these vital cells. However, increasing the efficacy of these cells against cancers comes with challenges; if they become too aggressive they could damage the body. So now Lionel's lab is working to fine tune their responses. Were you aware they are trying to supercharge T Cells?