Dr. Richard Koya, MD, PhD, is  Professor, University of Chicago School of Medicine, Biological Sciences Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Director of the cGMP Vector Development & Production at University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center. He has more than 25 years of research experience in Molecular Biology, Immunology, and Gene Therapy, as well as clinical experience as a clinical oncologist.  His long-term interest is comprised of the development of genetically engineered cell-based adoptive transfer immunotherapies for cancer and novel strategies to boost anti-cancer responses.  His current field of work includes novel strategies combining immunotherapy and gene therapy for cancer with a focus on translational approaches. In his capacity as the Director for GMP Vector Development and Production, he supervises the production of large-scale vector products to support gene therapy clinical trials.