The Herbert and Florence Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics will continue its seminar series on the topic of mathematical sciences underpinning cancer research during the 2022-2023 academic year. The monthly seminars take place on the third Wednesday of the month, 2:00-3:00 PM EST. The presentations are open to the Columbia community (in person and online) and to researchers outside Columbia (via Zoom).
On Wednesday, November 16th (2:00 PM ET), IICD welcomes Tobias Janowitz, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor and Cancer Center Member at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Seminar hosted by Simon Tavaré, FRS. The seminar will take place in person in Schermerhorn Hall 603 (Morningside Heights campus). If you wish to attend the seminar remotely, please register using the following link: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlc-qupzIrEtY4YPhTSd3lWfiPqM4vxCy8
Title: Metabolic, Neuroendocrine, and Immunological Effects of Cancer Progression and Cachexia
Bio & Research Synopsis: Tobias Janowitz is a medical oncologist and clinician scientist, who leads a research program on the whole body response to cancer at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. His research focus is on the effect that inflammatory cytokines, specifically interleukin-6, have on peripheral organs, the brain, and neuroendocrine system and how their reprogramming affects anti-cancer immunity and immunotherapy. He utilizes model systems of cancer progression and cancer associated cachexia and data from patients with pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancer.
