Perspectives in immunotherapy: meeting report from the immunotherapy bridge (December 2nd–3rd, 2020, Italy)

Paolo A. Ascierto, Carlo Bifulco, Fortunato Ciardiello, Sandra Demaria, Leisha Emens, Robert Ferris, Silvia C. Formenti, Jerome Galon, Samir N. Khleif, Tomas Kirchhoff, Jennifer McQuade, Kunle Odunsi, Akash Patnaik, Chrystal M. Paulos, Janis M. Taube, John Timmerman, Bernard A. Fox, Patrick Hwu, Igor Puzanov

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Abstract

Improved understanding of tumor immunology has enabled the development of therapies that harness the immune system and prevent immune escape. Numerous clinical trials and real-world experience has provided evidence of the potential for long-term survival with immunotherapy in various types of malignancy. Recurring observations with immuno-oncology agents include their potential for clinical application across a broad patient population with different tumor types, conventional and unconventional response patterns, durable responses, and immune-related adverse events. Despite the substantial achievements to date, a significant proportion of patients still fail to benefit from current immunotherapy options, and ongoing research is focused on transforming non-responders to responders through the development of novel treatments, new strategies to combination therapy, adjuvant and neoadjuvant approaches, and the identification of biomarkers of response. These topics were the focus of the virtual Immunotherapy Bridge (December 2nd–3rd, 2020), organized by the Fondazione Melanoma Onlus, Naples, Italy, in collaboration with the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer and are summarised in this report.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number238
JournalJournal of translational medicine
Volume19
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2021

Keywords

  • Biomarkers
  • Checkpoint inhibitors
  • Combination therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Tumor microenvironment
  • Vaccine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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