Robert Jenq named director of microbiome program at City of Hope

City of Hope’s “plug-and-play” CAR T platform lets researchers update cells after infusion

Researchers from City of Hope have developed a “plug-and-play” technology that adds engineered molecules to chimeric antigen receptor T cells after treatment, allowing scientists to better control the cells and redirect them to attack different types of cancer. The preclinical study offers a more flexible way to help CAR T cells keep pace with mutating tumors.

October 02, 2026

Vol.52 No.36

How biology is reshaping breast cancer care

Breast cancer treatment has changed dramatically over the past decade. One of the most important advances has been our growing ability to understand the biology of each patient’s cancer and use those insights to guide treatment decisions more precisely. That shift is helping make personalized cancer care a reality.

City of Hope blood test shows promise for detecting pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages

Researchers at City of Hopeled the development of a new, investigational blood test that could detect pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages, when the disease is more treatable and potentially curable.

September 18, 2026

Vol.52 No.34