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Meet the Researchers

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  • Zhen Zeng, PhD

    Oncology

    Mapping exactly where cancer-fighting cells are located within tumors

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  • Jonathan Villena-Vargas, MD

    Thoracic Surgeon

    Characterizing T cell PD-1 response in the tumor-draining lymph nodes of early-stage NSCLC patients

  • Kellie Smith, PhD

    Leading an immunology lab in transformative cancer research

    Immunotherapy in Early Stage Lung Cancer

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Word of the Day

Lungs

Lungs are a pair of organs located in the chest that are essential for the process of breathing. They are responsible for taking in oxygen from the air we inhale and removing carbon dioxide, a waste product, from our bodies through the process of respiration. Lungs are made up of millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli, where the exchange of gases between the air and the bloodstream takes place. They play a crucial role in supplying oxygen to the body’s cells and removing waste gases, allowing us to breathe and sustain life.