Expert Talk by Dr. Shashi Gujar

Dr. Shashi Gujar, Professor in the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, at Dalhousie University, Canada, visited SBS and delivered an engaging talk on cancer Immunotherapeutics.  He introduced the audience to the basic principles of how the immune system can be harnessed to fight cancer. He discussed the broad idea of training and activating immune responses against tumors, the challenges posed by immune evasion, and the promise of immunotherapy as a transformative approach in cancer treatment. The talk was aimed at providing a conceptual understanding rather than technical details, making it accessible and informative for students from diverse academic backgrounds.

Dr Gujar also interacted with the faculty members and discussed the potential of collaborations across different research areas. The visit provided valuable insights into contemporary approaches in cancer immunotherapy and opened avenues for academic interaction and potential collaborative research.