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Division of Hematology & Oncology

Lawrence G. Lum, MD

Primary Appointment

PHoto of Lawrence Lum, MDProfessor
Director of Cellular Therapy
Scientific Director of Bone Marrow Transplant
Medicine: Hematology and Oncology

Contact

University of Virginia
West Complex 7191
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Telephone: 434.243.1375
Email: lgl4f@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu

Education and Training

  • BS, Chemistry, University of Redlands
  • MD, University of California

Research Summary

Research Interests:

Cancer immunotherapy

Research Summary:

Dr. Lum’s primary focus is enhancing the patient’s immune system to make it a better cancer-killing machine. Cancer immunotherapy works by utilizing a patient’s T cells, which are already programmed to destroy abnormal cells. Grown in the laboratory, the T cells are then directed to target cancer cells. Dr. Lum’s method is unique in how he directs the T cells by linking two antibodies that bind to T cells and tumor cells and form a killing bridge between the two. The development of this targeting platform allows the procedure to be done and adapted quickly to different cancers. Infusions of the targeted T cells create lasting immunity by vaccinating patients against their tumors.

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