Emina Huang

Emina Huang, M.D., serves as the Executive Vice-Chair of Research and holds the title of Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, part of Case Western Reserve University. She specializes in colorectal surgery and oversees a diverse research portfolio spanning clinical, health services, basic, and translational science domains. Her clinical practice focuses on benign and colorectal diseases at Parkland Health & Hospital System.

Education:

• M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine
• General Surgery Residency at The Ohio State University
• Colorectal Surgery Fellowship at Grant Medical Center
• M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management

Research Interests: Dr. Huang’s work centers on colorectal cancer genesis and mechanisms, with publications in high-impact journals like Nature Communications and Nature Biotechnology. Her NIH-funded research has advanced surgical oncology and translational medicine, emphasizing clinical and health services innovation.

Grants & Funding:

• Consistent NIH funding over two decades
• Manages intramural and extramural research grants

Clinical Leadership: Leads multidisciplinary colorectal care at Parkland Health & Hospital System and actively participates in surgical education and mentorship.