The Best of the AACR Journals Collection: Author Profiles

Lin Xu
Title & Affiliation:
Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Cancer Research,
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital
Nanjing, China.
Most-cited Article:
The Circular RNA circPRKCI Promotes Tumor Growth in Lung Adenocarcinoma
Q: What is your primary area of study/research?
A: Lung Cancer
Q: What influenced your decision to embark on a research career?
A: Lung cancer has the highest morbidity and mortality and a poor prognosis, and surgical tumor samples are valuable for lung cancer research.
Q; What excites you most about your research area?
A: We found so many non-coding RNAs that play important roles in non-small cell lung cancer.
Q: What are your hobbies or passions outside of work?
A: Family travel, classic music, and photography.
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