Introduction

We are living in very exciting times in the context of molecular oncology and in particular in the field of immuno-oncology. A deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in the interaction between the tumour and the immune system is revealing an attractive set of novel therapeutic approaches to treat cancer.

With some pronounced recent successes in this field, this is fuelling aggressive investigation, leading to new questions and challenges.

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One of our most popular conferences, Defence is the Best Attack 2023 will be our fourth on this topic. Participants will learn about the most recent advances in the field of immunotherapy from the basic science to clinical studies, including the identification of novel targets. You will gain an improved understanding of the mechanisms of action of therapeutic interventions, and benefit from discussions about biomarkers of response to treatment and mechanisms of intrinsic and acquired resistance to immunotherapy.

Target Audience

The target audience for this conference is basic and translational scientists and clinicians, both senior and young investigators that want to have a broad overview and detailed knowledge of the most recent advances in the field of immunotherapy.

Topics to be covered:

• Immune checkpoints
• Innate immune response
• Microbioma
• Immune cell therapies
• Vaccines
• Biomarkers of response to immunotherapy
• Mechanisms of resistance to immunotherapy

Scientific Programme Committee:

• Joan Seoane (Chair), Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Spain
• Lillian Siu, University of Toronto, Canada
• Alena Gros, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Spain
• Ignacio Melero, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Spain
• Yardena Samuels, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel

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The conference venue, La Pedrera, is a famous Gaudí building in the centre of Barcelona.