Oscar Joe Hines

Dr. Oscar Joe Hines is a distinguished Professor and former Department Chair in Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. Holding the William P. Longmire, Jr. Chair in Surgery and previously the Robert and Kelly Day Chair in General Surgery, his career has spanned over two decades of groundbreaking research in pancreatic cancer, gastroenterology, and general surgery.

• Key Research Areas: Pancreatic cancer mechanisms, obesity-cancer interactions, chemotherapy resistance, and surgical education reform
• Academic Leadership: Department Chair (Surgery), NIH grant recipient (R21CA124609), and editorial contributor to major surgical journals

His 200+ publications focus on translational oncology, with recent work examining metformin/simvastatin combinations for pancreatic cancer prevention and medical education reform. While not explicitly listing advisees, his collaborative research spans 15+ surgical institutions and 30+ co-authors.

Scientific Awards:

• NIH R21CA124609 grant
• William P. Longmire, Jr. Chair in Surgery
• Robert and Kelly Day Chair in General Surgery

Dr. Hines' work bridges basic science (10+ patents referenced) and clinical practice (60+ clinical guidelines cited), with over 500 citations across his publications. His 2013-2023 articles demonstrate increasing focus on medical education reform and metabolic oncology, while maintaining core expertise in pancreatic cancer and surgical outcomes.