Cancer and Diagnostics

Hemato Immunology & Stem Cell Research

Hematology and immunology are closely related fields that focus on the study of blood and the immune system, respectively. Hematologists study the blood and blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow, while immunologists study the immune system, which is responsible for protecting the body against infection and disease.

Stem cell research is an important area of study within hematology and immunology. Stem cells are unique cells that have the ability to differentiate into different types of cells, including blood cells and immune cells. Stem cell research aims to better understand how stem cells work and how they can be used to treat various diseases, including cancer.

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a common procedure used to treat certain types of cancer, particularly blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. HSCT involves replacing a patient's diseased bone marrow with healthy hematopoietic stem cells from a donor. These stem cells then develop into healthy blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

In addition to HSCT, stem cell research is also being used to develop new treatments for other types of cancer and immune disorders. For example, researchers are exploring the use of CAR-T cell therapy, which involves modifying a patient's own immune cells to better recognize and attack cancer cells.