Michael I. Nishimura, PhD
Professor of Surgery
Microbiology and Immunology
College of Medicine
Medical University of South Carolina
Phone:
843-792-7789
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Advanced Education:
1989, PhD, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
Postdoctoral Training:
1989 - 1992: Fellowship, Molecular Immunology - California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
Research Interest:
1) Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
2) Develop gene therapy and vaccine approaches for treating cancer patients
3) Understand the genetics and biology if activating and suppressing the immune response to cancer antigens.
Research Program:
Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
Other Significant Appointments:
2006-Present: Cancer Immunology & Immunotherapy
2008-Present: Vice Chair and Chief, Division of Research, Department of Surgery
Medical University of South Carolina
2008-Present: Director, Cellular Therapy Shared Resource
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