Professor Dr. James Labelle

Biography

James L. LaBelle, MD, PhD, is a professor at the University of Chicago within the Biological Sciences Division, specializing in Pediatrics and Cancer Biology. His research focuses on adolescent and young adult cancer care, particularly in areas such as childhood leukemia, lymphoma, pediatric CAR T-cell therapy, and hematology-oncology. LaBelle's laboratory emphasizes the pharmacological targeting of intracellular proteins to induce cancer cell death while manipulating the immune response. He is pioneering the development of peptide-based therapeutics aimed at improving immune modulation and cancer treatment efficacy. Committed to translating research findings for pediatric and adult patients, LaBelle collaborates with other scientists to address refractory diseases. His previous experience includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and clinical fellowships at Boston Children's Hospital. LaBelle's commitment to improving treatment outcomes has earned him multiple awards and recognitions throughout his career, including the Hyundai Hope Wheels Scholar Award and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society Special Fellow Award.

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