Elizabeth Jaffee
Elizabeth Jaffee (pronounced: el-iz-a-beth jaf-fee) is a prominent figure in the field of oncology, specifically known for her work in immunotherapy and pancreatic cancer research.
Pronunciation
- Elizabeth: /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/
- Jaffee: /ˈdʒæfi/
Etymology
The name Elizabeth is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my oath". The surname Jaffee is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, though its exact meaning is not known.
Biography
Elizabeth Jaffee is the Deputy Director of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University. She is also the co-director of the Skip Viragh Center for Pancreas Cancer Clinical Research and Patient Care. Her research primarily focuses on the development of vaccine therapies for pancreatic cancer.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The study and treatment of tumors.
- Immunotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer.
- Pancreatic Cancer: A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas.
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center: A cancer treatment and research center located at Johns Hopkins University.
- Johns Hopkins University: A private research university in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Elizabeth Jaffee
- Wikipedia's article - Elizabeth Jaffee
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