Getting to know Chief Scientific Officer Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D.
As UT MD Anderson’s chief scientific officer (CSO), Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D., provides the vision for and executive oversight of our research enterprise, including discovery science, clinical and translational research. He champions innovation, develops strong partnerships and provides focused leadership for the entire research enterprise. After serving in an ad interim capacity, Koong was officially appointed as the CSO in June 2026...
Cell therapy clinical trial could bring hope for patients with T cell lymphoma and beyond
During his medical residency, Sattva Neelapu, M.D., felt the pull of oncology. He was drawn to the opportunity to make a real difference in...
Mentorship makes the difference for physician-microbiome researcher
One bold idea changed Erez Baruch’s life.
As a young graduate student in Israel, Baruch, now an M.D., Ph.D., and a team of researchers...
Head and neck surgeon-scientist: ‘We can make a real difference’
Xiao Zhao, M.D., Ph.D., isn’t exactly sure when it happened, but at some point in his fellowship, he started to realize that UT MD Anderson was different from other hospitals he had been at, both personally and professionally. Every time he spotted a patient or caregiver who looked a little lost, three or four employees would always swoop in and ask how they could help that patient or caregiver. No matter what else was going on, no matter...
A passion for personalized medicine and lung cancer care
As a lung cancer oncologist, Eric Singhi, M.D., often tells patients, “We don’t just treat cancer. We treat your cancer.”
So much of...
Y90-radioembolization radiation therapy for liver cancer patients
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer, but it can be difficult to treat. It’s often not caught until its...
When a breast cancer oncologist becomes a breast cancer patient
Jennifer Litton, M.D., knows more than most people do about breast cancer. As a breast medical oncologist and UT MD Anderson’s chief clinical...
Leveraging lessons from cancer immunotherapy to develop better treatments for autoimmunity
Immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment, helping countless patients live longer, healthier lives. But researchers are continuing to...
How an electrical engineer is making a big impact on cancer research
Xiling Shen, Ph.D., was an electrical engineering professor when a landmark discovery prompted him to shift the focus of his work and dedicate...
What are neutrophils?
If you’ve ever looked at the results of a blood test, you may have noticed a neutrophil count. Neutrophils are a common type of white blood...