The era of personalized cancer therapy is here. Advances in the field of immunotherapy have paved the way for the development of individualized neoantigen-based therapies that can translate into favorable treatment outcomes and fewer side effects for patients. Addressing challenges related to the identification, access, and clinical application of neoantigens is critical to accelerating the development of individualized immunotherapy for cancer patients.
Background: Studies show that the introduction of early public health interventions correlates with decreased rates of transmission and reductions in mortality resulting from epidemic or pandemic events. Methods: Medical educators and students from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso created the El Paso-Health Education and Awareness Team (EP-HEAT) to educate at-risk populations in the border region. The English and Spanish material created by EP-HEAT included information about disease symptoms, transmission, preventive measures and mental health resources. An online, anonymous survey was distributed to attendees to obtain feedback on the provided coronavirus disease (COVID-19) educational material. Results: The results showed that over 90% of participants agreed that the informational pamphlets increased their awareness and knowledge of COVID-19. Conclusions: In this study, educators and students created COVID-19-related material in virtual workshops and pamphlets, designed to increase knowledge about COVID-19, mitigate the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and how to address mental health issues related to the pandemic. A majority of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the COVID-19 material developed by EP-HEAT helped raise awareness, understanding, and the importance of education about SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.
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