Science Over Coffee - Immunity and Cancer Innovation
About this Event
The Cultural and Scientific Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C., presents Science over Coffee: Conversations on Science and Innovation, organized in collaboration with ECUSA-DC.
This edition brings together two NIH researchers to explore how immunology can illuminate connections between biological systems and inspire new approaches to treating disease.
Ana Esteve-Solé will discuss how a single genetic alteration can affect both immune function and brain development, focusing on the shared pathways that link immunity and neural development. Nicholas P. Tschernia will present new approaches to engineering T cells to recognize and engage solid tumors, a major challenge in cancer immunotherapy.
Together, their presentations show how fundamental research can deepen scientific understanding and inform future therapies.
About the scientists
Ana Esteve-Solé, PhD, is an immunologist from Barcelona. After beginning her research career at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, she joined the Immunology Service at the NIH Clinical Center. Her work investigates pathways shared by immune function and brain development, including inborn errors of immunity and DNA-damage responses.
Nicholas P. Tschernia, MD, is a physician-scientist and Early Investigator in the Center for Immuno-Oncology at the National Cancer Institute’s Center for Cancer Research. His laboratory identifies targets in solid tumors and develops cellular immunotherapies, including approaches that modify patients’ T cells to fight cancer.
About ECUSA
ECUSA ( Spanish Scientists in the USA) connects science and technology professionals with ties to Spain across the United States. Through public engagement, networking, and researcher support, it promotes Spanish science and strengthens transatlantic scientific connections.
Program
6:00–6:30 pm: Doors open, welcome refreshments, and informal gathering
6:30–6:35 pm: Opening remarks by Antonio Álvarez Barthe, Cultural and Scientific Counselor at the Embassy of Spain, and a representative of ECUSA-DC
6:35–7:15 pm: Individual presentations
How a Single Genetic Change Can Affect Both Immunity and Brain Development — Ana Esteve-Solé
Turning the Tables: Engineering T Cells to Engage Solid Tumors — Nicholas P. Tschernia
7:15–7:30 pm: Moderated Q&A with the audience
7:30–8:15 pm: Networking reception with Spanish wine and light appetizers
Important Information
- A reservation on Eventbrite is mandatory, printed tickets are not required.
- Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Doors open at 6:00 pm.
- Ticket holders will have access to the event while space is available.
- Right of admission reserved.
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How to get there:
The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest Metro station is Columbia Heights (Green line). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garage is available at DC USA Shopping Mall (Columbia Heights Metro Station).
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