Immune Microenvironment of Head and Neck Cancer
09-10, 07:30–08:00 (Europe/Istanbul), Head & Neck 2 (Hilton - Connie 3)

This presentation introduces the Immune TNM Framework, integrating local tumor immunology (T), lymph node network (N), and macro-environmental status (M) to guide strategic interventions (S) in head and neck cancer.

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Dr. Takahiro Tsujikawa is Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine. Following postdoctoral research at Oregon Health & Science University, he leads translational oncology focused on the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME).

A pioneer in multiplex imaging and spatial profiling, Dr. Tsujikawa has driven breakthroughs in response-adapted surgical strategies and the thyroid tumor immune microenvironment. He serves as Chair of the International Committee of the Japan Society for Head and Neck Surgery, actively driving global multi-center research in immunotherapy, microbiome dynamics, and EGFR-targeted photoimmunotherapy.

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