Merkel cell carcinoma: An often-lethal, virus-driven cancer provides insights into adaptive and innate anti-tumor immunity
January 25, 2022
This is a presentation given by Paul Ngheim to University of Washington’s Department of Immunology. It is a scientific, detailed summary of how our understanding of the role of the immune system in Merkel cell carcinoma has developed over the past decade. It highlights how our current immune therapies came about and several areas of current immunology research that we hope could lead to improved therapies in the not-too-distant future.
The authoritative source on Merkel cell carcinoma.
Last updated:
November 27, 2024
About the Disease
- What is a Merkel cell?
- What is Merkel cell carcinoma?
- Symptoms & appearance of Merkel cell carcinoma
- Causes of Merkel cell carcinoma
Testing & Diagnosis
Created in partnership with:
Seattle Multidisciplinary MCC Team, University of Washington MCC Research, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.