Vaccines are one of the most powerful assets in medicine, as they prevent countless infections and save many lives each year. Their success comes from their ability to train the immune system by teaching it how to recognize and respond to disease-causing pathogens without causing illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and Cleveland Clinic, vaccines expose the body to a harmless version or component of a pat

Introduction In recent years, a new class of cancer treatments called T-cell engagers (TCEs) has begun to change how doctors think about fighting cancer. These therapies work by bringing the body’s own immune system directly into battle against cancer cells, a powerful idea that’s now turning into reality. T-cell engagers are a type of “bispecific antibody”, meaning they can attach to two different targets at once: one part of the drug binds to a cancer cell, and the other pa

Introduction CAR-T cell therapy stands as one of the most groundbreaking innovations in cancer treatment in recent years. By “reprogramming” a patient's own immune cells to recognize and attack cancer cells, this personalized therapy offers the prospect of cure for various hematologic malignancies—including lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma. Yet behind the miracle of CAR-T lies a significant economic burden. Due to its highly complex manufacturing and administration pr

By Vanessa Muller, PharmD As a pharmacist in Washington State, I see every day how access to vaccines protects our communities. The ability for patients to walk into a pharmacy and receive recommended vaccines without delay isn’t a coincidence, it reflects deliberate state policies designed to make prevention straightforward and equitable. In September 2025, Washington joined California, Oregon, and later Hawaii to form the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) a regional partner