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Sensei Biotherapeutics to Host Virtual Key Opinion Leader Webinar, “Lessons from VISTA: New Strategies to Address an Important Immune Checkpoint”
Featuring Dr. Robert Schreiber, globally recognized expert on the immune system’s role in anti-cancer immunity Pre-registration available for live event, to
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[{"type":"text","content":"Featuring Dr. Robert Schreiber, globally recognized expert on the immune system’s role in anti-cancer immunity Pre-registration available for live event, to be held November 21, 2022, at 2:15 p.m. ET BOSTON, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sensei Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNSE), an immuno-oncology company focused on the discovery and development of next-generation therapeutics for cancer patients, today announced that the company will host a key opinion leader (KOL) webinar, “Lessons from VISTA: New Strategies to Address an Important Immune Checkpoint,” on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:15 p.m. ET. The webinar will feature Robert Schreiber, Ph.D., Andrew M. and Jane M. Distinguished Professor of Pathology and Immunology at the Washington University School of Medicine, and member, Sensei Bio Immuno-oncology Advisory Board, who will provide background on VISTA (V-domain Immunoglobulin Suppressor of T cell Activation), discuss the unmet medical needs present in the current immuno-oncology treatment landscape and present on the importance of VISTA in developing highly selective therapeutics. Sensei management will also provide an overview of its lead program SNS-101, a conditionally active, pH-sensitive VISTA-blocking antibody, including a review of preclinical data. SNS-101 is being developed to selectively block the VISTA checkpoint within a low-pH tumor microenvironment. Participants may register in advance for the event online. A recording of the presentation will be made available on the Sensei website following the event. The event will conclude with a Fireside Chat with Dr. Schreiber, moderated by Neil Canavan (Managing Director, LifeSci Advisors), followed by a live Q&A session. If you would like to ask a question during the live Q&A, please submit your request to [email protected]. Robert Schreiber, Ph.D., is the Andrew M. and Jane M. Distinguished Professor of Pathology and Immunology; Professor, Molecular Microbiology; and Director of the Bursky Center for Human Immunology and Immunotherapy Programs at the Washington University School of Medicine. He is also co-leader of the Tumor Immunology Program of Washington University’s Siteman Comprehensive Cancer Center, an Associate Director of the Scientific Advisory Board to the Cancer Research Institute and Co-editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cancer Immunol...