ImmunoLogic, Episode 1: "Chemo-Free Lymphoma? Seriously?" With Stephen J. Schuster, MD

We're excited to introduce the ImmunoLogic video podcast, hosted by Joseph Fraietta, PhD, an assistant professor of microbiology and the director of the Fraietta Lab at the University of Pennsylvania! Fraietta is joined by cohost Janna Minehart, MD, a clinical fellow in oncology (MSTR Program) at the University of Pennsylvania. Our hope is that this show will become a critical forum for clinicians, translational researchers, and biotech professionals to explore the evolving landscape of immunotherapy. We're seeking to bridge cutting-edge research with practical applications and delve into how immune-based therapies transition from innovative discoveries to transformative patient care solutions

In this episode, the cohosts speak with Stephen J. Schuster, MD, the director of the Lymphoma Program at Penn Medicine, about the changing role of chemotherapy in lymphoma treatment, and the potential for its elimination. Schuster covered topics including trials for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy without lymphodepletion, using AI to predict CAR-T treatment outcomes, the importance of T-cell fitness, and the role of persistence in CAR-T success.

ImmunoLogic is tailored for an audience fluent in the language of medicine and biotechnology, offering data-driven insights while maintaining accessibility. This podcast is an essential resource for those driving the future of immunotherapy.

Interested in co-hosting an episode or being a guest? Have feedback to share? If you'd like to get in touch to talk about the show, contact our editorial director, Matt Hoffman: [email protected].