Speaker

Biography

Dr. Asfar S. Azmi is a Professor of Oncology at the Wayne State University School of Medicine and Scientific Member at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Detroit, Michigan. He leads the Molecular Therapeutics Program and directs the Pancreatic Cancer Research Initiative. Dr. Azmi's research focuses on targeting oncogenic signaling and drug resistance mechanisms in gastrointestinal cancers. He has secured multiple NIH, DoD, and industry grants and has authored over 180 peer-reviewed publications and >20,000 citations. His lab develops rational combination strategies using small molecules and RNA-based therapeutics with a focus on translational relevance.