Dr. Rebecca Auer (IMAGE) The Ottawa Hospital Caption Dr. Rebecca Auer is leading a world-first clinical trial of a novel immune-boosting strategy to protect cancer patients from developing severe COVID-19 and other dangerous lung infections. Credit The Ottawa Hospital Usage Restrictions Only for use with stories about this research. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.