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Cary Lai is a Professor and Program Director for the Professional Science Master's (PSM) in Biotechnology at the University of San Francisco, serving as full-time faculty with his office located in Harney Science Center 257. He can be contacted via email at cklai2@usfca.edu or by phone at (415) 422-6643.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley
- BS in Biology and Chemistry from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Professor Lai's research expertise centers on Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry, with specialized focus on the Hedgehog signaling pathway and its mechanistic role in tumorigenesis. His work bridges structural biochemistry with cancer therapeutics development, emphasizing molecular pathways in disease progression.
As Program Director for the PSM in Biotechnology, he oversees curriculum development and industry partnerships for the professional master's program. His prior industry leadership roles demonstrate strong translational research capabilities between academic discovery and biotechnology commercialization.
Prior to his academic appointment, Professor Lai gained significant industry experience including early-stage research at Genentech investigating Hedgehog pathway mechanisms, followed by executive leadership as Head of Commercial Operations at biotechnology start-up LakePharma.
