Cheng Lab
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Location and Contact Information
630 West 168 Street
Vanderbilt Clinic (VC)-11-236
New York, NY 10032
United StatesMy research interest is focused on enhancing the effectiveness of radiation therapy and immunotherapy in lung and brain tumors using innovative experimental platforms. My research approach is divided into two programs:
1.) A translational laboratory group dedicated to uncovering the biological mechanisms of radiation and immunotherapy resistance in tumors
2.) A data science group examining the interaction of patient factors, such as seemingly unrelated incidental medications use and community flu incidence, on cancer treatment response and patient survival
Lab Members
Active Lab Members
Kunal Chaudhary, PhD
- Associate Research Scientist
Connor Kinslow, MD
- Radiation Oncology Resident
Sam Heilbroner, MD
- Data Scientist
Inactive Lab Members
David Bender
- Columbia VP&S MD student
Eric Xanthopoulos, MD, JD
- Attending Physician
Ling Ye, MD, PhD
- Columbia VP&S MD/PhD Student