James Talmadge

James Talmadge is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) with expertise in cancer research and immunology. He has made significant contributions to the field of cytokine research, earning him recognition as the "Father of Cytokines" within the CCR community at the National Cancer Institute.1

Research Contributions

Professor Talmadge's work has led to several important discoveries in the field of immunology:

• Discovery of interleukin-1 (IL-1)
• Discovery of interleukin-8 (IL-8)
• Discovery of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1)1

Areas of Expertise

As a faculty member at UNMC, Professor Talmadge's research interests include:

• Tumor progression and metastasis
• Immune intervention in cancer
• Use of cytokines, vaccines, and molecular therapeutics in cancer treatment2

Professor Talmadge's work has been influential in advancing our understanding of cancer biology and potential treatment strategies. His contributions to the field of cytokine research have had a lasting impact on the scientific community, particularly in the areas of cancer immunology and tumor progression.