Episode 247: Reimagining Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors with Ming-Wei Chen and Fangheng Zhou of RephImmune

19/08/2025 15 min

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Episode Synopsis

Ming-Wei Chen and Fangheng Zhou, the scientists behind RephImmune, join hosts Lynnsey and Matthew to discuss how their biotech startup is developing a next-generation cell therapy platform designed to overcome the limitations of CAR-T.  With a focus on ovarian cancer, RephImmune’s RACE-T technology targets solid tumors by re-engineering immune cells to better locate, penetrate, and survive in the harsh tumor environment. Ming-Wei and Fangheng share their personal motivations, the science behind their approach, and how programs like SCbio DRIVE are helping them move closer to clinical trials. Tune in now!

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