Dr. Wangpaichitr’s area of expertise is focused on tumor metabolism and mechanisms of drug resistance, as well as the development of new tumor models for clinical use. He is currently an Associate Professor of Research at the University of Miami, Department of Surgery/Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He also holds a full time appointment in the Research Service at the Miami VA Healthcare System as a Research Scientist. Dr. Wangpaichitr’s awards include a James and Esther King for lung cancer, a Career Development Award 2 (CDA-2), Merit Review Awards, and NCI Funded Sylvester Cancer Center Support.