Research Themes

1. Establishment of effective combined cancer immunotherapies
2. Establishment of novel anti-cancer therapy targeting ‘senescent’ cancer cells
3. Development of novel anti-cancer therapy using mesenchymal stem cells

Details

1. Establishment of effective combined cancer immunotherapies
   Immunotherapies, including immune checkpoint blockade antibody therapy, are emerging promising anti-cancer therapies. However, the effectiveness has been unsatisfactory. To improve the therapeutic efficacy, we have been trying to establish effective anti-cancer immunotherapy combined with chemotherapeutic and/or molecular-targeting drugs.

2. Establishment of novel anti-cancer therapy targeting ‘senescent’ cancer cells

   We have been trying to establish novel anti-cancer therapy targeting therapy-induced ‘senescent’ cancer cells to prevent recurrence.

3. Establishment of novel anti-cancer therapy using mesenchymal stem cells

   We have been trying to establish novel anti-cancer therapy using chemokine-producing mesenchymal stem cells.