Saara A Koskela

I have obtained my B.Sc. in Biochemistry and M.Sc. in Molecular Biotechnology and Diagnostics at the University of Turku. During my Master’s Degree, I developed a strong interest in cancer immunology, immunotherapy and T cell functions studies. I have gained knowledge in immunology while conducting my Master’s Thesis research on novel modulators of regulatory T cells. My PhD research is focused on discovery of prognostication biomarkers, related to T cell exclusion and immunogenicity deficiency, and potential new drug targets to improve clinical outcomes of immune checkpoint therapies in metastatic cutaneous melanoma patients