Christopher CW Hughes

Christopher CW Hughes is Chancellor’s Professor at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), holding joint appointments in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Biomedical Engineering. He is affiliated with the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Edwards Lifesciences Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Technology. His research focuses on blood vessel development, tumor microenvironment dynamics, tissue engineering, and immunopathology of vascular endothelium.

• Education:
• B.Sc. Biochemistry, University College London (1981)
• Ph.D. Neuropathology, King’s College London (1988)

Professional roles include Chair of the Department of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (2009–2019), Co-Director of the Oncoimaging and Biotechnology Program (2011–present), and Leadership Council member of the Edwards Lifesciences Center. He founded Aracari Biosciences (2018) as its Chief Scientific Officer.

Research emphasizes endothelial cell biology in immunity and angiogenesis, with contributions to cancer biology and biomedical engineering applications.