Xin Cai, M.D., Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Education and Training
- AB/AM: Harvard University (advisor: Jack W. Szostak, Ph.D.)
- MD/PhD: UT Southwestern Medical Center (advisor: Zhijian James Chen, Ph.D.)
- Postdoc: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (advisor: Craig B. Thompson, M.D.)
- Internship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Residency: Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Select Honors
- 2021: NIH/NCI K99/R00 Pathway to Early Independence Award
- 2019: ABR Holman Research Pathway Fellow
- 2015: Clinical Vignette Award Finalist, Society of Internal Medicine Annual Meeting
- 2014: Nominata Award Finalist (top Ph.D student at UT Southwestern)
- 2012: HHMI Predoctoral Fellowship
- 2008: John Harvard Scholar (top 10% of class)
- 2007: Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Summer Research Fellowship
Gurveer Kaur, Research Technician
Gurveer earned her B.S. in environmental engineering with a minor in math from Southern Methodist University in 2019. After working in civil engineering consulting for 3.5 years, she decided to pursue a career change in a more healthcare-focused field. Outside of working and studying, she enjoys going to yoga classes, reading, going to concerts (she’s a big Taylor Swift and Harry Styles fan), and spending time with her friends and family.
Kha Vu, undergraduate student
I am Kha Vu, a neuroscience student at Texas Christian University. Originally from Saigon, Vietnam, I have embarked on a journey across various American states, from NYC and NJ to Texas. I am pursuing a pre-medicine track with the aspiration of becoming a physician with a goal to bring much-needed healthcare to underserved communities in third-world countries, where access to medical care is limited. At TCU, I serve as the president of The Art and Science of Medicine club, where we come together to explore the intersection of mindfulness, narrative medicine, and the science of meditation. Outside studying, I indulge in my hobbies. I have a profound love for books. Additionally, I like to explore museums and nature. I find great joy in hiking, connecting with the outdoors, and embracing the serenity it provides.