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Dr. Wu's Cancer Vaccine Research

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What was the primary focus of Dr. Wu's research on cancer vaccines?

Testing the efficacy of existing cancer treatments.

Identifying genomic markers common to all cancer cells.

Developing a universal vaccine effective against all types of cancer.

Creating vaccines tailored to individual patients' specific cancer characteristics. (correct)

In Dr. Wu's study, what was the initial vaccine treatment regimen for each patient?

A ten-shot course of the personalized vaccine.

A five-shot course of the personalized vaccine.

A seven-shot course of the personalized vaccine. (correct)

A single injection of the personalized vaccine.

Which of the following describes the outcome of Dr. Wu's cancer vaccine study in 2017?

Four patients showed no signs of cancer recurrence, but two had tumor return. (correct)

All six patients exhibited a complete remission of cancer.

Only two patients showed no signs of cancer recurrence, and four had tumor return.

Four patients showed no signs of cancer recurrence, and two patients had tumor regression

What is the central challenge in finding a universal cure for cancer according to the article?

The diversity in genetic makeup leading to unique cancers. Signup and view all the answers

When were all patients in Dr. Wu's study declared cancer-free?

2021, after additional vaccine doses for some patients. Signup and view all the answers

Dr. Wu's approach to cancer treatment is primarily based on which of the following strategies?

Mobilizing the body's immune system to target cancer cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the funding Dr. Wu received along with the Sjöberg Prize?

To support future research endeavors on cancer vaccines. Signup and view all the answers

What specific observation inspired Dr. Wu to investigate using the immune response to fight cancer?

The immune system reset that occurs following a bone marrow transplant. Signup and view all the answers

The personalized vaccines developed by Dr. Wu's team work by performing which of the following action?

Boosting the body’s natural defenses targeting a person’s unique cancer. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the content of the diagram included with the article?

It depicts where the vaccine is injected, while indicating that the vaccine targets and kills cancerous cells. Signup and view all the answers