The Vanguard

Immune Activation to Fight Cancer

• Tuesday, September 17 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Invited guests
• Register

Join The Vanguard as we explore advances in harnessing the body's defense system to fight cancer with Suzanne Conzen, M.D., and Robert Timmerman, M.D.

Emerging immunotherapy treatments, advanced technologies, and ongoing research are equipping doctors with new tools to enhance the immune system's natural ability to combat threats like cancer. Learn how researchers are uncovering the ways cancer evades detection and discovering how to use the power of the body’s immune system.

The Vanguard event series highlights medical research at UT Southwestern, providing a forum for champions of medical innovation. Registration is limited by invitation. To request an invitation, contact us.

Featuring

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  Suzanne Conzen, M.D.

  Professor and Chief, Hematology and Oncology

  A leading clinical researcher, Dr. Conzen specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. A member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, she holds the Andrea L. Simmons Distinguished Chair in Cancer Research.

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  Robert Timmerman, M.D.

  Professor and Department Chair, Radiation Oncology

  Focused on treating brain tumors in adults and children, Dr. Timmerman, serves as the national principal investigator of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group. A highly sought-after speaker, he is also a Professor of Neurological Surgery and holds the Effie Marie Cain Distinguished Chair in Cancer Therapy Research.

Location

• Radiation Oncology Building UT Southwestern Medical Center 2280 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX Directions
• Complimentary parking provided