This collection explores the cutting edge of cell therapy for advanced malignant diseases. The book compiles selected papers from the Fifth International Symposium of Keio University for Life Sciences and Medicine, focusing on the integration of basic research with clinical applications. It covers immunotherapy, cancer vaccination, hematopoietic stem cell biology and processing, and gene therapy. The work is structured into three parts: Immunotherapy for malignant diseases; Hematopoietic stem cell biology and clinical application; and International collaboration in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, including global bone marrow registries.

This volume presents up-to-date information on the biological and clinical aspects of cell therapy, offering insights into its future. The collection highlights the progress in treating advanced malignant diseases through immunomodulation, stem cell transplantation, and other advanced techniques. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and clinicians by bridging basic science with practical applications in the field of cell therapy.