Xin Cai

Xin Cai is an Assistant Professor and Physician-Scientist in Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. His lab investigates cancer metabolism, signal transduction, and novel therapies for CNS malignancies. Cai holds an MD/PhD and completed residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

His research identifies metabolic reprogramming in tumors, including lactate's role in mitochondrial regulation. Awards include the NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award and HHMI Predoctoral Fellowship. He leads the CNS disease-oriented clinical team while directing translational studies in cancer biology.