What is the Tumor Vaccine Program?
A. The program is a comprehensive group of dedicated physicians, nurse and scientist interested in tumor vaccine research and the application of vaccines n patients with cancer. The program, unique in the Metropolitan, New York area, includes doctors and nurses with specialized training in biologic therapy and vaccines who are actively conducting clinical studies of tumor vaccines. There are also scientists working in the research laboratory within Columbia University to develop new vaccines and perform research to further our understanding of how vaccines work in cancer patients. The program is also actively involved in the education of medical students, graduate students, nurses, resident physicians and fellows in the various aspects of tumor vaccine research and clinical administration.
