CAR T cells, typically used in cancer treatment, are now being explored as a potential therapy for autoimmune diseases. By genetically modifying these immune cells to target specific antigens, researchers hope to harness their ability to attack and eliminate harmful cells in the body. This innovative approach shows promise in treating conditions like multiple sclerosis and lupus.

Galen was a famous philosopher, physician, and surgeon who lived during the second century AD. He was born in Pergamon, a city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), in 129 AD. Galen’s full name was Claudius Galenus, and he is often referred to as Galen of Pergamon.

Antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) are a promising approach in the fight against cancer. These innovative therapies combine the specificity of antibodies with the potency of chemotherapy drugs, delivering targeted treatment directly to cancer cells. By attaching a drug to an antibody, ADCs can selectively kill cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. This targeted approach has shown great potential in improving patient outcomes and reducing side effects associated with traditional chemotherapy.

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), a deadly brain cancer, poses significant treatment challenges due to the blood-brain barrier. UC San Diego and other institutions are exploring direct tumor injections using micro-catheters and MRI, delivering cancer-killing viruses effectively. Promising trials include Chimeric Therapeutics’ CHM1101, showing significant disease control, and Brigham & Women’s Hospital’s CAN-3110 virus, targeting tumors without harming healthy cells.

Click chemistry is being used to develop new drugs that can specifically target cancer cells. This method allows for the creation of molecules that can selectively bind to cancer cells, leading to more effective and less toxic treatments for cancer patients.

Adoptive Cell Transfer Therapy is a treatment that involves collecting and modifying a patient’s own immune cells to target and kill cancer cells. This personalized approach has shown promising results in treating certain types of cancer.

Joseph Lister is known as the Father of Modern Surgery. He introduced antiseptic techniques to prevent infection during surgeries, revolutionizing the field of medicine. His contributions have greatly improved patient outcomes and set the foundation for modern surgical practices.