Zihai Li, MD, PhD
@Zihai
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Founding Director, Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (@OhioStatePIIO) • Deputy Director of @OSUCCC_James for Translational Research • Views My Own
Columbus, OH
Joined July 2009
Are #NK_cells friends or foes in cancer #immunotherapy? We found they impede the development of anti-tumor NK-regulated T cells (#NKRTs). A separate study by @lab_marine showed that NK cells contribute to ICB resistance in melanoma.
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RT @jclinicalinvest: ICYMI: .Vaccines in cancer treatment and prevention: the time is now: . In this viewpoint, Wil….
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Proximity between LAG-3 and the T cell receptor guides suppression of T cell activation and autoimmunity.
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#LabMeeting 6/26/2025. Really proud of folks in the lab. #Passion #Purpose #Impact #CancerResearch @OhioStatePIIO @OSUCCC_James @Pelotonia
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This is wild. Unclear mechanistically how it might happen, but this provocative study showed that cancer-associated neurons transfer mitochondria to the cancer cell to induce metabolic reprogramming and increase metastasis. Dr. G Ayala @GreletLab @Nature
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RT @PatrickHwuMD: #ScienceSaturday. ❓Why don’t some immune cells perform well in the fight against #cancer?. ➡️ In this study, No-Joon Song….
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RT @LabWaggoner: A subset of tumor-associated NK cells restricts checkpoint blockade sensitivity by impeding a ROR-α–dependent cytotoxic CD….
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RT @SciImmunology: A new Science #Immunology Review examines the multifaceted ways in which T follicular helper cells modulate immune respo….
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Congrats to Dr. Peter J. Mohler @PeterMohler on his appt to the 30th President of The University of Alabama
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Happy Father’s Day to the man who’s lived through war, poverty, the Cultural Revolution — and still had the patience to raise me 😅. Your strength and wisdom have always been my foundation. Love you, Dad!❤️
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A milestone in our fight against cancer: today, the 1st patient received the anti-#GARP CAR-T therapy for #GBM. Immense gratitude to this courageous patient and to the incredible team whose dedication made it possible. @OhioStatePIIO @OSUCCC_James @NeurosurgeryOSU @OSUWexMed
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It is such a privilege to be a member of this cancer-fighting team towards a #CancerFreeWorld @OSUCCC_James.
We were happy to welcome colleagues from @theNCI to The James, where we discussed innovation underway @OhioState, and our vision for the future of cancer care and research breakthroughs through expertise, support and collaboration.
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RT @OhioStatePIIO: 📢 Now hiring! The Dept. of #BiologicalChemistry & #Pharmacology & #PIIO at @OhioState invite applications for a #tenure_….
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We are hiring. Faculty Position - Spatial Immuno-Oncology Research, Pathologist - @OhioStatePIIO @OSUCCC_James
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