Overview
Lung Cancer
1.Role of molecular markers in the prognosis and therapy of lung cancer
2.Genomic analysis lung cancer mutations
Esophageal Cancer
1.Role of molecular markers in the prognosis and therapy of esophageal cancer
2.Genomic analysis esophageal cancer mutations
1.Role of molecular markers in the prognosis and therapy of lung cancer
2.Genomic analysis lung cancer mutations
Esophageal Cancer
1.Role of molecular markers in the prognosis and therapy of esophageal cancer
2.Genomic analysis esophageal cancer mutations
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Gary Hock Distinguished Professor of Surgery
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2013 - Present
Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery,
Surgery
Professor of Surgery
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2007 - Present
Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery,
Surgery
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute
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2012 - Present
Duke Cancer Institute,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
The Role of Sleep Apnea in Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorders Among Older Noncardiac Surgery Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Journal Article Anesth Analg · January 1, 2025 BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with increased dementia risk, yet its role in postoperative neurocognitive disorders is unclear. Here, we studied whether the severity of untreated obstructive sleep apnea is associated with the severity of ... Full text Link to item CiteSystematic Review of Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR)/Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Treatment of High-Risk Patients with Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Journal Article Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · 2025 Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) has emerged as an alternative, non-surgical treatment for high-risk patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with increased use over time. The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Clinic ... Full text Link to item CiteSystematic Review of Sublobar Resection for Treatment of High-Risk Patients with Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Journal Article Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · 2025 Sublobar resection offers a parenchymal-sparing surgical alternative to lobectomy and includes wedge resection and segmentectomy. Sublobar resection has been historically utilized in high-risk patients with compromised lung function; however, the technique ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Clinical Oncology Research Career Development Program
ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2009 - 2015Phase I/II Trial of ZD1839 and Celecoxib in Ex-Smokers
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2002 - 2007Genetics, Inflammation & Post-op Cognitive Dysfunction
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1999 - 2006View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Columbia University ·
1987
M.D.