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Anjie Zhen is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, specializing in Hematology and Oncology. Her research primarily focuses on gene therapy and engineered immunity for treating HIV infections and cancer, particularly chronic diseases. Dr. Zhen's group studies the mechanisms of immune exhaustion in chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) therapy using hematopoietic stem cells. She is also investigating the impact of substance abuse, particularly cannabis, on innate and adaptive immune responses within the context of HIV infection and cancer. Dr. Zhen has authored several publications highlighting her work, including studies on HIV-specific immunity derived from CAR-engineered stem cells and the effects of cannabidiol on immune responses during HIV infection. Her academic background includes a PhD from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and a Bachelor's degree from Tsinghua University. She is actively contributing to advancements in immunotherapy and its applications for infectious diseases and cancer treatment.
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