Dr. Jim Allison

Dr. Jim Allison is a renowned immunologist who discovered how the body's immune system can be harnessed to fight cancer. He identified a key protein called CTLA-4 that acts as a brake on immune cells, preventing them from attacking tumors. By developing drugs that block this protein, he helped create immune checkpoint inhibitors, a breakthrough treatment that enables the immune system to better recognize and destroy cancer cells. His work has significantly advanced cancer immunotherapy, offering new hope for patients with various types of cancer. Dr. Allison received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2018 for this groundbreaking research.