Xiaofeng (Stephen) Cai, Ph.D.
About Xiaofeng (Stephen) Cai, Ph.D.
Xiaofeng (Stephen) Cai, Ph.D., is an Associate Staff Scientist at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in clinical medicine and pharmacology, with significant research experience in vascular inflammation and breast cancer.
Work at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Xiaofeng (Stephen) Cai, Ph.D., has been serving as an Associate Staff Scientist at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation since 2017. In this role, he has established experimental assay protocols, contributing to the foundation's research initiatives. Prior to his current position, he worked at the same institution as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2009 to 2014 and as an Assistant Staff Scientist from 2014 to 2015. His extensive experience at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has allowed him to develop a strong foundation in scientific research and collaboration.
Education and Expertise
Xiaofeng Cai obtained his Bachelor of Medicine degree from Hubei University of Medicine in China, where he studied Clinical Medicine from 1999 to 2004. He furthered his education at Sun Yat-sen University, earning a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from 2004 to 2009. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his research in the biomedical field, particularly in pharmacology and clinical applications.
Background
Before his current role, Cai worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center from 2016 to 2017. He also gained experience as a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School for a brief period in 2015 to 2016. His diverse background in various prestigious institutions has equipped him with a broad range of skills and knowledge in scientific research.
Achievements
Cai has published significant research in reputable journals, including studies on the anti-inflammatory effects of recombinant human activated protein C in vascular inflammation in Thrombosis and Haemostasis and the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. He has also contributed novel research on the role of a target molecule in breast cancer development and metastasis, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. His publications reflect his contributions to advancing knowledge in his field.
Supervision Experience
In his professional roles, Xiaofeng Cai has experience supervising junior scientists and technicians. This aspect of his career highlights his leadership skills and commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers in the biomedical field.