Dr. Peter Savage

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Biography

Peter Savage is a Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in the intersection of immunology and cancer biology. His research focuses on the mechanisms regulating immune tolerance, particularly through the function and development of thymus-derived regulatory T cells in the context of cancer. He leads several significant projects aimed at elucidating the role of regulatory T cells in tumor progression and the autoimmune responses associated with cancer. Savage's work has highlighted the importance of dendritic cells and antigen presentation in developing immune responses and establishing tolerance, proposing novel strategies for cancer immunotherapy. He has published extensively in high-impact journals and is recognized for his contributions to understanding the biology of tumor-infiltrating Tregs and their implications in cancer immunology. Savage earned his PhD in Cancer Biology from Stanford University and has held key positions at institutions like Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Leading research in the Biological Sciences Division, focusing on immune tolerance and cancer.

Awards

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Young Investigator Award

2010-01-01
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Investigator Award

2010-01-01
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Postdoctoral Fellow Award

2001-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
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Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
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Department of Philosophy