Bruce Levine

Bruce Levine, a leading expert in cancer gene therapy and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, shares his insights on the evolution of CAR T-cell therapy. He reflects on his formative lab experiences that sparked his passion for translational therapies. The conversation dives into the obstacles patients face in accessing these life-saving treatments and the hope for future advancements. Levine also discusses the potential of CAR T beyond cancer and the crucial role of clinical trial volunteers in driving innovation.

Bruce Levine, co-inventor of Kymriah, and industry experts discuss CAR-T therapies, infrastructure challenges, FDA warnings on T-cell cancers post-treatment, advancements in gene editing for heart patients, cost-effective manufacturing strategies, and G-Rex technology for optimized cell production.

Historian Bruce Levine, an expert on Thaddeus Stevens and the Civil War era, delves into Stevens' radical fight for racial justice and equality. He discusses how Stevens developed his anti-racist ideals in a time of rampant discrimination. Levine highlights Stevens' influence on the Reconstruction era and his push for civil rights, including early proposals for reparations. The conversation reflects on the complexities of advocating for justice then and how those struggles resonate with today's movements for equality.