Professor Lu-Zhe Sun

Professor Lu-Zhe Sun

Department of Cell Systems & Anatomy, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA

Dr. Lu-Zhe Sun received his Ph.D. in Physiology from Rutgers University and UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1990 and obtained his postdoctoral training in Baylor College of Medicine in the US. He is currently Professor, Dielmann Endowed Chair in Oncology, and Associate Director for Basic Research at his NCI-designated cancer center.

Dr. Sun's research is focused on investigating molecular mechanisms of tumorigenesis and metastasis, and novel experimental therapeutics in various models of carcinomas. His research has been supported with multi-million dollar grants from NIH, DOD, CPRIT, and other private foundations. He is an elected AAAS Fellow.

Updated 28 November 2023