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James L. LaBelle, MD, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, specializing in Cancer Biology. His clinical interests encompass adolescent and young adult cancer care, pediatric oncology, including leukemia and lymphoma, as well as stem cell transplantation. LaBelle’s research focuses on the mechanistic roles of bcl-2 genes, graft-vs-host disease, and immunomodulatory therapies, particularly in the context of pediatric hematology. His laboratory is at the forefront of developing peptide-based therapeutics that enhance immune modulation for effective cancer treatment, striving to overcome delivery barriers to translate these findings into clinical applications. LaBelle has dedicated his career to collaborating with multidisciplinary teams aimed at improving treatments for patients with refractory diseases. He completed his medical education at the Medical College of Wisconsin, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital.
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