Project: Understanding CAR T-Cell Therapy: A Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment

This animation provides a straightforward yet comprehensive explanation of how CAR T-cell therapy represents a powerful new tool in the fight against cancer.

Our key task was to visualize a basic understanding of the immune system’s natural processes with these incredible scientific advancements that have led to the development of this innovative therapy.

Above: After being reintroduced into the patient’s bloodstream, modified T-cells – or CAR T-cells – are seen here seeking out cancer cells.

CAR T-cell therapy is a cutting-edge approach to treating cancer by enhancing the body’s immune system. Normally, T-cells detect and destroy harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells using specialized receptors. However, cancer cells can evade this process by causing T-cells to become exhausted or by blocking receptor binding, allowing tumors to grow unchecked.