Thinzar Min Lwin

Thinzar Min Lwin is a Harvard-trained Assistant Clinical Professor at City of Hope in Duarte, California, specializing in Surgical Oncology with expertise in peritoneal carcinomatosis, HIPEC, and robotic surgery for Gastrointestinal Cancers. Her research focuses on fluorescence-guided surgery and theranostics to improve oncologic outcomes.

• Ph.D. in Molecular Imaging of Cancer, Clinical Trials for Fluorescence-Guided Surgery
• Key publications in Annals of Surgical Oncology, Nature - Biomedical Engineering, and Clinical Cancer Research
• Leadership roles in International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery and memberships in Society for Surgical Oncology, World Molecular Imaging Society, and Association of Women Surgeons

Her work bridges laboratory research on patient-derived xenograft models with clinical applications, including anti-CEA nanobodies and recombinant methioninase therapy. Patient testimonials highlight her empathetic care and professionalism.