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Kai W. Wucherpfennig is a Professor of Neurology and Immunology at Harvard Medical School, and holds leadership roles at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as Chair of Cancer Immunology and Virology and Director of the Center for Cancer Immunotherapy Research. He is also an Associate Member at the Broad Institute and Co-director of the Parker Center for Cancer Immunotherapy. His work focuses on T cell immunology and cancer immunotherapy, with emphasis on translating basic research into clinical applications.
- Affiliations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Broad Institute
- Education: MD (1986) and PhD (1987) from University of Göttingen, Germany
Research interests include T cell receptor structure/function, antigen presentation mechanisms, and immune evasion strategies in cancer. His lab develops novel therapies targeting T cell responses in malignant diseases.
Recent achievements include NIH Transformative Research Awards and recognition as a highly cited researcher by Clarivate Analytics (2023,2024).
- Key Awards: Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar, Henry Kunkel Society Membership, AAAS Fellowship
Active in collaborative initiatives including the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Broad Institute's Cancer Program.
