Dr. Randy Sweis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Randy Sweis, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, focusing on cancer biology and clinical pharmacology. As a physician-scientist, he researches ways to identify and circumvent mechanisms of resistance to cancer immunotherapies. His laboratory work is concentrated on modulating the tumor microenvironment to facilitate effective anti-tumor immune responses using mouse models of bladder and skin cancers. Clinically, he utilizes his expertise in developmental therapeutics and clinical pharmacology to investigate biomarkers and novel therapeutic strategies aimed at improving the efficacy of immunotherapy for patients. Sweis has contributed to various significant studies, including investigations into stereotactic body radiotherapy for kidney cancer and the effects of immunotherapy in treating advanced solid tumors. He has published multiple articles in prestigious journals, demonstrating his expertise and dedication to advancing cancer treatment.

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