Patricia Bhatt

Patricia Bhatt investigates the immunological effects of radiation and how they can be optimized in combination with immunotherapy. Her research has characterized radiation-induced immunogenic cell death and the mechanisms underlying the abscopal effect. She has designed and conducted clinical trials combining SBRT with checkpoint inhibitors to amplify systemic immune responses. Her work has established optimal radiation dose and fractionation schemes that maximize immunostimulatory effects while minimizing immunosuppression.