Dr. Xi is a Professor and Vice Chair for Research of the Department of Genetics and a Program Member of Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center. Prior to pursuing his PhD study, Dr. Xi practiced as a general surgeon. His research interests include cancer therapeutics, cancer chemoprevention, health disparities, metastasis, immunotherapy, and new drug development. His research projects are funded by NIH R01, P20, R21 grants, American Cancer Society Research Scholar Award, and VA Merit Award.