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Sep 29
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EDU 41 - Harnessing the Microbiome in Low-Dose Radiation to Shape Tumor and Immune Responses

12:30pm - 01:45pm ET

MODERATOR(S)

LeMoyne Habimana-Griffin, MD, PhD - University of Wisconsin

session DESCRIPTION

Emerging research shows that the microbiome plays a critical role in shaping tumor responses and anti-tumor immunity during radiation therapy. This session will highlight novel mechanisms by which the microbiome interacts with radiation to influence both tumor biology and immune responses, moving beyond classical microbiome-radiation discussions that focus primarily on toxicity or high-dose effects. Talks will cover low-dose radiation and immune modulation, tumor-intrinsic microbiome effects, and microbiome-immune crosstalk shaping tumor responses. Attendees will gain insight into forward-looking concepts and translational opportunities at the intersection of radiation therapy, the microbiome and immunity.

learning objectives

  1. Describe the role of low-dose radiation in modulating immune responses in the context of microbiome interactions.
  2. Summarize tumor-intrinsic and immune-mediated mechanisms by which the microbiome regulates radiation sensitivity.

Credits

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: 1.00

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