Precision Immunotherapy Clinic
Pioneering the future of cancer treatments
UC San Diego Health's Precision Immunotherapy Clinic is at the forefront of the next generation of cancer immunotherapies—innovative treatments that harness the body's immune system to target and destroy cancer cells.
At this specialized clinic, eligible patients may receive:
- Highly personalized therapies based on DNA, immune cell profiling and the molecular characteristics of their tumor
- Access to early-stage clinical trials and research studies, many developed by UC San Diego’s world-renowned scientists
- Comprehensive, coordinated care delivered by a team of experts at one convenient La Jolla location
Cancers We Treat
Our clinic focuses on treating solid-tumor cancers that are among the most difficult to treat, including:
- Breast cancer
- Colon and rectal cancers
- Gynecological cancers such as uterine cancer and ovarian cancer
- Gastric cancers
- Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers such as pancreatic cancer and liver cancer
- Head and neck cancers
- Lymphoma
- Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs)
- Sarcoma
- Urologic cancers such as prostate cancer and kidney cancer
- Metastatic or advanced cancers of all types
Innovative Immunotherapies Available Through Clinical Trials
UC San Diego Health offers immunotherapy as a standard treatment for several types of metastatic cancer. For patients who may benefit from emerging therapies, our Precision Immunotherapy Clinic provides access to clinical trials and research studies exploring the next generation of immunotherapies. Some of the investigational therapies available include:
Checkpoint inhibitors: Block cancer’s ability to evade immune detection, allowing the immune system to attack tumors
CAR T-cell therapy: Reprograms a patient’s own immune cells to seek out and destroy cancer cells, currently being studied for certain blood cancers
Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy: Expands a patient’s natural immune cells in a lab before reinfusing them to enhance their ability to fight cancer
Cancer Vaccines: Train the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells; available through select trials
Oncolytic Virus Therapy: Uses modified viruses that infect and kill cancer cells while triggering a stronger immune response
Neoantigen-Based Therapies: Personalized treatments that identify unique tumor mutations to develop targeted vaccines or T-cell therapies
Our research-driven approach ensures that patients receive the most advanced treatments before they become widely available.
Are You a Candidate for an Immunotherapy Clinical Trial?
If you have a solid-tumor cancer that is not responding to standard treatment, you may be eligible to participate in an immunotherapy clinical trial.
Call 858-246-5300 to learn more about current research studies.
No referral is necessary, and you do not have to be a UC San Diego Health patient to participate in a clinical trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Precision Immunotherapy Clinic Doctors A team approach to your care
Patients at our clinic benefit from a team-based approach led by top specialists in medical oncology, immunotherapy research, molecular and genetic profiling, and clinical trial coordination. Our experts work together to evaluate each patient’s unique cancer profile and match them to the most promising experimental therapies.
Cancer Treatment Programs
San Diego's Best Cancer Care
At UC San Diego Health, you find cancer specialists who are experienced and skilled in treating all types of cancer.
Patient & Family Support Services
At UC San Diego Health, your care goes beyond treating disease. It also includes supporting you and your loved ones emotionally throughout your cancer journey. Most of our support services are free.
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