New Research Suggests COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment

What began as a tool to fight a virus may now help fight cancer. Researchers at the University of Florida have found that mRNA vaccines — the same kind used against COVID-19 — could supercharge the immune system’s ability to destroy tumors. Patients with advanced melanoma or lung cancer who received a COVID-19 vaccine during immunotherapy were more than twice as likely to survive after three years. If confirmed, this discovery could transform cancer care using an inexpensive, globally available treatment. Adam Grippin, the researcher who offered the theory shares their findings in this short article from The Conversation. You can also watch a quick recap of the work below.

Adam Grippin

The Conversation

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