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EVENT FORMAT
Keynote
2020
Januar y
12-2 3
Rational Vaccinology: In Pursuit of the Perfect Vaccine
DESCRIPTION
Spherical Nucleic Acids (SNAs) are a new class of therapeutic architectures, and this arrangement of DNA or RNA
gives rise to unique properties. The emergent properties of SNAs are revolutionizing the way we study, track, and
treat disease and in the process, laying the foundation for a new field of rational vaccinology. We are advancing this
vision forward by treating solid tumors with immunostimulatory SNAs that activate an immune response against
cancer cells. Additionally, because of their modular and programmable nature, SNAs can be designed to incorporate
patient-specific antigens for cancer immunotherapy, highlighting the potential for developing SNAs as personalized
medicines.
Chad Mirkin will describe these advances and illustrate how rational vaccinology may improve human lives.
SPEAKER Chad Mirkin
Professor and Director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology at
Northwestern University