Dr. Chelsea Landon

Biography

Chelsea Dawn Landon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at Duke University. Her research primarily focuses on drug delivery systems for cancer treatment, specifically investigating vaccination delivery methods that could serve as potential anticancer strategies. Currently, she is working on developing a vaccine strategy that can be administered via the intranasal route to induce a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) response, aimed at providing protection against metastatic lung cancer. Chelsea is involved in mentorship with Dr. Herman Staats and is dedicated to cancer immunotherapy studies, with a notable interest in mucosal and maternal immunization research utilizing a rabbit model. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) from North Carolina State University and a Ph.D. from Duke University. Chelsea has received several grants for her research, including funding from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Institutes of Health. She has also contributed to professional activities by participating in faculty advancement courses to improve departmental climate at Duke University.

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