Alex Marson

Director, Human Health @ Innovative Genomics Institute arrow icon

About Alex Marson

Alex Marson is the Director of Human Health, a professor at UCSF, and the Director of the Gladstone-UCSF Institute of Genomic Immunology, focusing on genome editing to enhance T cell function for therapeutic applications.

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Alex Marson serves as the Director of Human Health and is a distinguished professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He is also the Director of the Gladstone-UCSF Institute of Genomic Immunology, where he specializes in using genome editing technologies to explore how different DNA sequences influence human T cell function. His research primarily aims to harness this understanding to develop advanced therapies for cancer, infectious diseases, and immunological disorders. Additionally, Marson is a Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator and a member of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is also involved in projects at the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, contributing to significant advancements in the field.

About Innovative Genomics Institute

The Innovative Genomics Institute focuses on genome engineering to tackle global challenges in health, agriculture, and climate, while also providing educational resources and supporting research through advanced facilities.

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