The Best of the AACR Journals Collection: Author Profiles

Shanshan Pei

Title & Affiliation:
Principal Investigator, Zhejiang Laboratory for Systems & Precision Medicine, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, P.R. China.

Most-cited Article:
Monocytic Subclones Confer Resistance to Venetoclax-Based Therapy in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Q: What is your primary area of study/research?
A: Acute myeloid leukemia and leukemia stem cells.

Q: What influenced your decision to embark on a research career?
A: Growing up, I have always been curious about nature and interested in learning new things. Research provides ample opportunities to fulfill my curiosity and need to learn.

Q; What excites you most about your research area?
A: Be able to make an impact on patient health.

Q: What do you do for fun outside of work? What are your passions and hobbies?
A: I enjoy outdoor activities including nature photography, camping, hiking, and skiing.

Read The Best of the AACR Journals

See the rest of the authors featured in The Best of the AACR Journals Collection for 2022