Tang Lab

Two research groups in the Lake Geneva region have been selected for the 2025 Leenaards Science Prize. One of the research groups, led by Prof. Li Tang at EPFL, is exploring a new approach to overcoming cancer-cell resistance to immunotherapy. The idea is to increase the stiffness of cancer cells, making it easier for patients’ own T-cells to attack and destroy the tumors. This approach, which combines mechanical engineering with biology and clinical practice, could lead to more effective treatments for patients who are resistant to existing types of immunotherapy.