Dr. Sharma Awarded Best Technology 2023
October 6, 2023
Dr. Saurabh Sharma
Dr. Saurbh Sharma has been awarded Best Technology 2023 at the SITC Sparkathon. Sharma is a post-doctoral fellow in the Kirane laboratory working on creation of targeted immune nanoconjuates for the treatment of melanoma metastases refractory to conventional therapy.
The SITC Sparkathon program brings together investigators early in their careers with various backgrounds, degrees and professional experiences to collaboratively address obstacles the field of cancer immunotherapy faces. The Sparkathon Class of 2023 kicked off with an in-person retreat Sept. 27-29, 2023.
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