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Peter Johnson
Professor of Medical Oncology
Our new treatments in the form of vaccines and antibodies direct special immune cells against cancers. These 'killer' cells can control and shrink cancer and give long-lasting protection.
Microscopic close up of a cancer cell

Finding cancer treatments using AI

Southampton researchers are using AI to study how immune cells function in the body, aiming to improve immunotherapy treatments and patient outcomes.
  • Two scientists observing blood test results on a screen. The results are colour coded in red and blue to show whether cancer is present or not.

    Transforming early cancer diagnosis

    University of Southampton researchers are developing a new diagnostic blood test that uses biomarkers and artificial intelligence to predict multiple cancers at an early stage.
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    Improving cancer treatments through monoclonal antibodies

    Our researchers are supporting the clinical development of anti-cancer monoclonal antibody treatments, to make treating certain cancers more effective than ever before.

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