Oct
29
2025
On demand

Targeting immune aging: new strategies to enhance cellular immunotherapies in older patients

Wednesday 09:00 PDT / 12:00 EDT / 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET
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Targeting immune aging: new strategies to enhance cellular immunotherapies in older patients

Join Dr. Silvia Vicenzi from the University of California, San Diego, as she shares exclusive insights into the role of lipid metabolism – specifically Elovl2 modulation – in enhancing the performance of cellular immunotherapies. 

In this webinar you will learn how lipid metabolism influences immune aging and its impact on cell therapy efficacy in older individuals. Plus, you will get an exclusive preview of new findings on Elovl2 overexpression and its rejuvenating effects on immune cells, with direct relevance to CAR-T and other therapies.

Dr. Vicenzi will present strategic insights into integrating Elovl2 modulation into CGT pipelines, supported by peer-reviewed data, biotech collaborations, and a conceptual case study on CAR-T applications.

Join the webinar to gain:

  • Strategies for incorporating Elovl2 modulation into ex vivo cell therapy workflows
  • A framework for designing next-generation immune cell therapies targeting aging biology 
  • Insights to inform pipeline development through collaboration and innovation
Silvia Vicenzi
Silvia Vicenzi
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of California

Dr Vincenzi is a resilient, results-driven and highly adaptable biomedical scientist whose international and interdisciplinary journey has spanned five countries, three continents, and multiple scientific disciplines.

Fueled by relentless curiosity, she’s consistently sought opportunities to challenge herself and expand her understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying human biology, disease, and translational applications, using diverse models and techniques.  

Throughout my career, Silvia has gravitated toward ambitious, high-risk projects in dynamic, fast-paced environments. This mindset has equipped her with the versatility and resourcefulness to tackle novel, complex biological questions in a deadline-driven setting, reflected in multiple fellowships, honors, and awards for scientific excellence and communication.  

Beyond the bench, she’s passionate about building meaningful connections, fostering collaborations, and contributing to a thriving, supportive scientific community. She thrives in team settings, generating enthusiasm, maintaining momentum, and sustaining high energy even in the face of challenges.

To complement her scientific training, she pursued a micro-MBA and has held several leadership positions that allowed her to sharpen her strategic thinking, proactively resolve conflicts, and drive group progress. Silvia is energized by opportunities to innovate, lead, and contribute to impactful, translational research that advances human health.