Dr. James Allison Biography

James Patrick Allison is an American immunologist and Nobel laureate who holds the position of professor and chair of immunology and executive director of immunotherapy platform at the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas.
He has spent a distinguished career studying the regulation of T cell responses and developing strategies for cancer immunotherapy. He earned the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine which he shared with Dr. Tasuku Honjo for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation. His discoveries have led to new cancer treatments for the deadliest cancers. He is also the director of the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) scientific advisory council. He has a longstanding interest in mechanisms of T-cell development and activation the development of novel strategies for tumor immunotherapy and is recognized as one of the first people to isolate the T-cell antigen receptor complex protein.
Among many honors he is a member of the National Academies of Science and Medicine and received the Lasker-Debakey Clinical Medical Research award in 2015. His current work seeks to improve immune checkpoint blockade therapies currently used by our clinicians and identify new targets to unleash the immune system in order to eradicate cancer.

As a renowned expert and highly sought-after speaker, Dr. James Allison's expertise is in high demand. To book Dr. James Allison for your next event, conference, or workshop, please contact our speaker booking agency. Our experienced team will work closely with you to understand your specific needs and help secure Dr. James Allison's participation. With our professional guidance and seamless booking process, you can ensure a memorable and impactful experience for your audience. Don't miss the opportunity to engage your audience with Dr. James Allison's compelling insights and inspire positive change within your organization. Fill out the booking request form to take the first step in securing Dr. James Allison for your next speaking engagement.