Alex Huang

Alex Y. Huang, M.D., Ph.D., is a distinguished physician-scientist and educator at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He was recently appointed as the Director of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) by Dean Stan Gerson, effective July 3, 2023.24 This program is notable for being the nation's first MD-PhD combined training program.1

Professional Roles

Dr. Huang holds several important positions:

• Director of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine245
• Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine5
• Director of the Center for Pediatric Immunotherapy at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital5
• Principal Investigator of the Huang Lab, which focuses on tumor immunology and pediatric oncology1

Research and Clinical Focus

Dr. Huang's work centers on:

• Tumor immunology
• Pediatric oncology
• Pediatric hematology

His lab at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing research in these areas.13

Achievements and Recognition

• Elected member of the National Cancer Institute's Pediatric Adolescents Solid Tumor Steering Committee (NCI-PASTSC) for a 3-year term starting July 1, 20231
• Principal Investigator of the NIGMS T32 Training Grant, which funds the MSTP program1
• Recipient of research funding from various organizations, including the Hyundai Hope-on-Wheels Young Investigator Award and the OutSmarting Osteosarcoma Grant by MIB Agents1

Dr. Huang is known for his contributions as an accomplished researcher, educator, and clinician in the field of pediatric hematology and oncology.46