Carl June, MD
Director of the PICI Center at the University of Pennsylvania and known as "the Father of CAR T-cell therapy." His groundbreaking work led to the first FDA-approved CAR T-cell therapy in 2017.
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Jan 17, 2023 • 46min
03 - Carl June, MD - Giants of Gene Therapy
Carl June, MD, a pioneer in immunotherapy and director of the Center for Cellular Immunotherapy at UPenn, shares his groundbreaking journey in gene therapy. He details his transition from engineering to medicine and recounts the pivotal moments that led to FDA approval for CAR T-cell therapy. Dr. June shares inspiring patient stories, discusses future innovations in cell therapies, and addresses the challenges of work-life balance in with scientific careers. He even reveals his passion for extreme biking as a metaphor for perseverance in both life and science.
Jan 27, 2025 • 44min
From CAR T-Cell Therapy to the Impact of Mentorship with Carl June, MD
Join Carl June, MD, the Father of CAR T-cell therapy, as he discusses the groundbreaking approval of CAR T-cell therapy and its implications for cancer treatment. He dives into the evolution of cancer immunotherapy and the revolutionary potential of CRISPR technology. Carl shares insights from his recent award trip to Spain and reflects on the importance of mentorship in shaping future scientists. Lastly, he emphasizes the significance of teamwork in advancing research and achieving a work-life balance in the fast-evolving biopharma sector.
