In this episode of Behind the Breakthrough, cancer researcher Dr. Michelle Krogsgaard shares the science—and the personal inspiration—behind her work at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center. Her lab is pioneering new forms of immunotherapy, harnessing the body’s own immune system to fight some of the deadliest cancers. Studying why some patients respond to treatment while others don’t, Dr. Krogsgaard and her team are uncovering how to make these therapies more effective and precise—offering hope for true, lasting cures. Their efforts were recently recognized with the prestigious 2025 Pew Innovation Fund. Born in a small fishing village in Denmark, Dr. Krogsgaard’s early fascination with chemistry and physics led her to a career driven by curiosity, collaboration, and compassion. Today, her discoveries are helping transform how we treat cancer and how we think about what’s possible. Watch now to learn what drives her science and her story. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Immune syst...