Samuel O. Antwi

Samuel O. Antwi is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology at Mayo Clinic, specializing in the molecular epidemiology of pancreas and liver cancers. His research integrates genetic, epigenetic, and nongenetic factors to explore cancer risk mechanisms and disparities.

• Administrative Appointments: Senior Associate Consultant I-Research in Quantitative Health Sciences and Internal Medicine
• Professional Highlights: Academic Editor for World Journal of Gastroenterology (2021-present), Founding Member of Africa Hepatopancreatobiliary Cancer Consortium (2020-present)

Research Focus:

• Elucidating genetic and epigenetic origins of hepatocellular carcinoma, particularly in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease patients.
• Investigating molecular pathways in pancreatic cancer, including telomere biology and gene-lifestyle interactions.
• Addressing racial/ethnic disparities via transnational studies across African, African American, and European American populations.

Scientific Contributions:

• Recipient of AACR Minority Scholar Awards (2013, 2015)
• Active reviewer for 12+ journals including Cancer Research and JAMA Oncology
• Member of National Cancer Institute's Cohort Consortium Associate Member Council