Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy

@parkerici

Our mission is to accelerate the development of breakthrough immune therapies to turn all cancers into curable diseases.

San Francisco, CA Katılım Şubat 2016

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·14h

Last week, we wrapped up our 2nd PICI Symposium at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute! PICI Leadership, @DrKarenKnudsen, @John_E_Connolly, Mark Veich, and more joined @DanaFarber to celebrate collaboration & progress advancing next-gen Cancer Immunotherapy.

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·1d

We’re thrilled to welcome Alice Pomponio to PICI as SVP, Corporate Development and Strategic Partnerships. An innovation & impact investing leader across life sciences & venture strategy, Alice will help guide our mission to drive transformative cancer research.

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·2d

Cancer death rates have dropped by over a third since 1991. In @TheCancerLetter, PICI CEO @DrKarenKnudsen explains how advances in immunotherapy are improving survival and why sustained investment in research is critical for momentum. bit.ly/41767HH

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·2d

Thanks @PharmacyTimes, @TargetedOnc, & @CUREtoday for covering a @UCLAHealth clinical trial led by PICI investigator @AntoniRibas, showing promising neoadjuvant immunotherapy results for desmoplastic melanoma bit.ly/4sD5Lo7 bit.ly/40kUmNJ bit.ly/4bgGM2V

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·3d

Thank you to @GevTamamyan & Cancer World Magazine for featuring @DrKarenKnudsen on the cover of the March issue, highlighting her journey from genetics research to leading PICI, guided by her belief that science must move at the speed of patients’ needs. bit.ly/46PVX1z

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·6d

PICI researcher Judith Agudo, PhD, from @DanaFarber & colleagues published research in @Nature that highlights a way to harness the immune system to eliminate metastasizing tumor cells, potentially stopping the metastasis of triple-negative breast cancer. bit.ly/4rLuOFj

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·6d

Congrats to @DispatchBio on being named Emerging Company of the Year by @LifeSciencesPA at their Annual Dinner & Showcase. A well-deserved recognition for a company pushing innovation forward in biotech!

Dispatch Bio@DispatchBio

We were honored to receive the Emerging Company of the Year Award at the @LifeSciencesPA 2026 Annual Dinner & Showcase. This recognition reflects our team’s persistence and determination to advance new approaches designed to overcome the challenges of treating solid tumors.

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·12 Mar

Congrats to PICI researcher Dr. Catherine Wu of @DanaFarber on being part of the @CancerGrand ILLUMINE team, awarded $25M to explore the cancer dark proteome, research that could uncover entirely new targets for cancer treatment. bit.ly/4d1AxSV

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·11 Mar

PICI researcher Kai Wucherpfennig, MD, PhD, of @DanaFarber’s research shows a single injection of an oncolytic virus can trigger lasting T cell immunity against glioblastoma. Read more about the study and its impact here: bit.ly/4suBcRe

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·2 Mar

On @NewsNation’s CUOMO, PICI CEO @DrKarenKnudsen joined “Why Can’t We Cure Cancer?” to discuss the gap between discovery and patient access. The issue isn’t ideas, it’s funding, infrastructure, & clinical pathways needed to turn breakthroughs into cures. bit.ly/46C0Efk

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·2 Mar

PICI CSO @John_E_Connolly, joined the @Biocom California Global Life Science Partnering & Investor Conference to discuss “Feeding the Pipeline,” how translational research, investment, and partnerships turn bold discoveries into patient impact. #BiocomGPIC bit.ly/4kWwlpz

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·28 Şub

Tonight, PICI CEO @DrKarenKnudsen will join @ChrisCuomo on @NewsNation’s CUOMO for a conversation: “Why Can’t We Cure Cancer?” Karen will join industry leaders to discuss the scientific, clinical, & policy challenges that continue to hinder cancer cures. bit.ly/4cjEamW

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·27 Şub

This week, PICI CEO @DrKarenKnudsen joined the @nixonfoundation @MilkenInstitute Cancer 2035: A Roadmap for the Future event to discuss how today’s scientific capabilities can drive the next era of cancer progress. Read more: milkeninstitute.org/cancer-2035-ro…

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·25 Şub

Excited to share that Bob Purcell has joined PICI as Chief Communications Officer. As a seasoned communications leader with experience in life sciences and health technology, Bob will push our mission to develop and deliver breakthrough cancer therapies. bit.ly/3ZW6a8M

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·20 Şub

Congratulations to PICI researcher Dr. Catherine Wu on being named to the 2026 @TIME 100 Health list. At PICI, we’re proud to support research that unlocks the power of the immune system to turn all cancers into curable diseases. @DanaFarber bit.ly/4crH497

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·19 Şub

New research from PICI researcher Lili Yang, PhD & the @UCLA team identifies the optimal design for engineered NKT cell immunotherapies, a promising step toward off-the-shelf treatments for solid tumors. Read more here: bit.ly/4aAj6HL

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·18 Şub

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a reminder that awareness, early detection, & prevention save lives. Small actions today can have a huge impact tomorrow. At PICI, we’re advancing our mission to turn all cancers into curable diseases. #CancerPreventionMonth

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·17 Şub

Cancer vaccines are entering a new era. New research led by PICI researcher @NinaBhardwaj at @SinaiImmunol shows personalized and combination approaches advancing vaccine-based immunotherapies toward clinical impact. bit.ly/4amjJmF

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·13 Şub

Congrats to PICI Center Director Carl June, MD, named a Citizen of the Year by @PhilaCitizen. From CAR-T breakthroughs to co-launching @DispatchBio, a PICI portfolio company, Carl is pushing cancer innovation toward a future of universal cancer therapies.

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Congrats to Carl June, MD, named a Citizen of the Year (Disruptor of the Year) by @PhilaCitizen. From pioneering CAR-T therapy to launching @DispatchBio—rooted in Philly’s "Cellicon Valley"—his research continues to push the boundaries of cancer treatment. thephiladelphiacitizen.org/meet-the-citiz…

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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy@parkerici·10 Şub

The PICI team is taking the stage at #IO360Summit this week! @Mellmani is headlining a Fireside Keynote on IO’s trajectory and collaboration, while @John_E_Connolly is presenting on AI-driven protein design. Learn more about the sessions here: bit.ly/45YGpbo

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@DrKarenKnudsen @John_E_Connolly @DanaFarber @TheCancerLetter @PharmacyTimes @TargetedOnc @curetoday @UCLAHealth