Zachary Morris
Credentials: Human Oncology Department
Position title: Immune effects of radiotherapies
Email: zmorris@humonc.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-263-2603
Address:
3131 Wi Institute Medical Research
1111 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53705
LAB WEBSITE:
FOCUS GROUPS:
Cancer Biology; Immunology
RESEARCH DESCRIPTION:
In the Morris Lab, we are focused on using preclinical and translational research approaches to study the mechanisms whereby radiation may impact the anti-tumor response to immunotherapies. Our primary objective is to determine whether and how radiation may optimally be employed to simultaneously modulate the tumor immune microenvironment and to increase the susceptibility of tumor cells to immune response. We seek to test these approaches in early phase clinical studies where they may be further refined with the ultimate aim of improving survival and achieving cures in patients with metastatic cancers.
ALSO A TRAINER IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:
Cellular and Molecular Pathology (CMP), Cancer Biology