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· 30 minutes

Spatial profiling to discover immuno-therapeutic targets in meningiomas

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 · 4:00 p.m. · Rome
About This Webinar

Meningiomas are common brain tumors that are treated with surgery and occasional post-operative radiation, with no effective adjuvant therapies for patients with refractory disease. Recent efforts have identified a surprising degree of cellular heterogeneity within meningiomas, including unique immunological populations with potential therapeutic implications. However, the functional role of these cells in shaping meningioma biology remains poorly understood, preventing selection of rationale treatment approaches and translation into clinical trials. In this study, we extend immunological analyses from recent single-cell RNA sequencing of meningiomas, including spatial interrogation of key markers and cell populations using multi-protein immunofluorescence. By inferring cell functional states and local molecular interactions, we identify phagocytic macrophages as a crucial immuno-suppressive population in meningiomas, associated with expression of LAIR-1 and TIM3. Additionally, we observed wide distribution of the immune-activating STING protein across meningioma tissues, suggesting an additional therapeutic approach that may trigger local adaptive responses. Our work offers future directions for immunotherapy research and clinical translation in these common tumors.

Who can view: Everyone
Webinar Price: Free
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Resident in Neurological Surgery
Mark Youngblood is currently a 6th year neurosurgery resident at Northwestern University, and is interested in using spatial and single-cell approaches to gain new insights on brain tumor biology and therapeutic vulnerabilities. He completed the MD/PhD program at Yale University under the guidance of Murat Gunel, where his thesis focused on epigenetic changes that underlie meningioma formation and tumor progression. He is currently completing an infolded clinical fellowship in skull base surgery, and working in the laboratory of Amy Heimberger to study the immunological features of meningiomas.
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