Keung Laboratory
Emily Keung, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Principal Investigator
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Areas of Research
- Animal Models
- B Cell Biology
- Cancer Biology
- Cancer Metastasis
- Genomics
- Immunotherapy
- Mouse Model Development
- Sarcoma
- Tumor Microenvironment
The Keung Laboratory, led by Emily Keung, M.D., is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of soft tissue sarcomas through innovative, collaborative research. Our work focuses on uncovering the molecular drivers of these cancers and their interactions with the immune system, with the goal of identifying more effective and targeted therapies. We are committed to translating scientific discoveries into meaningful clinical advances that improve outcomes for patients. By bridging laboratory research with patient care, we aim to accelerate progress and bring new treatment options — and renewed hope — to individuals and families affected by these challenging diseases.
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Recent Publications
Roland CL, Nassif Haddad EF, Keung EZ, et al. A randomized, non-comparative Phase 2 study of neoadjuvant immune-checkpoint blockade in retroperitoneal dedifferentiated liposarcoma and extremity/truncal undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma. Nature Cancer. 2024;5(4):6255-641.
Keung EZ, Burgess M, Salazar R, et al. Correlative analyses of the SARC028 trial reveal an association between sarcoma-associated immune infiltrate and response to pembrolizumab. Clinical Cancer Research. 2020;26(6):1258-1266.
Petitprez F, de Reyniès A, Keung EZ, et al. B cells are associated with survival and immunotherapy response in sarcoma. Nature. 2020;577(7791):556-560.
Funding Support
Society of Surgical Oncology Clinical Investigator Award
Society of University Surgeons Early-Stage Investigator Award
MD Anderson Physician Scientist Program
Leiomyosarcoma SPORE Developmental Research Program
Society for the Immunotherapy of Cancer Steven A. Rosenberg Scholar Award
National Cancer Institute Early-Stage Surgeon Scientist Program
Contact Us
Principal Investigator
Emily Keung, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Email: EKeung@MDAnderson.org
We are located in South Research Campus at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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