Aquino-López receives Outsmarting Osteosarcoma Young Investigator Award from MIB Agents Osteosarcoma Alliance

Texas Children’s Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellow graduate Dr. Arianexys Aquino-López received an Outsmarting Osteosarcoma  Young Investigator Award from MIB Agents Osteosarcoma Alliance.
 
This grant, which is funded by Sydney’s Osteosarcoma Fund, will support Dr. Aquino-López’ innovative preclinical research into new, cutting-edge immunotherapy approaches for osteosarcoma – the most common type of bone cancer in children and adults.  
 
“Witnessing my brother undergo osteosarcoma treatment inspired me to pursue a career as a physician scientist, to find better therapies for childhood cancer” said Dr. Aquino-López. “I am so thankful for the support provided by the family of OsteoAngel Sydney, whose legacy we will honor through quality research.” 
 
To learn more about the funded project, which is titled ‘Repurposing Virus Specific T-cells as Immune Therapy for Osteosarcoma,’ click here.