Dr. Shashi Gujar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shashi Gujar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at Dalhousie University. He specializes in cancer immunotherapies and oncolytic viruses, focusing on the applied immunomics and immuno-metabolism associated with myeloma genomics. He leads the Laboratory for Cancer Metabolism, Cell Biology and Immunotherapies, where his research aims to harness the immunological benefits of oncolytic viruses, which are engineered to target and eradicate cancer cells while educating the patient's immune system to combat malignancies. His work highlights the advancements in translational immuno-metabolomics, elucidating how these therapies can improve patient outcomes. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and multi-OMIC approaches, he strives to discover novel cancer immunotherapies that aid in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancers. Dr. Gujar's research has led to significant publications in high-impact journals, contributing to the fields of immunology and cancer treatment.

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