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Craig Slingluff
Professor of Surgery at University of Virginia School of Medicine
Craig L. Slingluff, Jr., MD is a distinguished professor of surgery at the University of Virginia (UVA) with an extensive background in surgical oncology, immunology, and cancer research.12
Professional Background
Dr. Slingluff holds the position of Joseph Helms Farrow Professor of Surgery at UVA Health and serves as the vice-chair for research in the Department of Surgery.2 He has over 30 years of experience as an independent investigator, focusing on translational immunology, surgical oncology, and clinical trials.1
Education and Training
Dr. Slingluff's educational background includes:
- BA as an Echols Scholar from the University of Virginia
- MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine
- Residency in Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine
- Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Duke University School of Medicine1
Research Focus
Dr. Slingluff's primary research interests lie in:
His work has significantly contributed to the understanding of human melanoma antigens recognized by T cells and the development of cancer vaccines and combination immunotherapy.1
Clinical and Research Achievements
Throughout his career, Dr. Slingluff has:
- Designed and conducted over 25 investigator-initiated clinical trials
- Focused on testing cancer vaccines, targeted therapies, intraoperative imaging, and surgical technology
- Made significant discoveries in optimal vaccine adjuvants and their effects on the vaccine site microenvironment
- Identified critical roles of chemokines and integrins for T cell homing and retention in melanomas
- Characterized the heterogeneity of tertiary lymphoid structures in melanomas and their clinical implications1
Mentorship and Leadership
Dr. Slingluff has been a mentor to over 30 postdoctoral fellows, 36 students, and numerous junior faculty members, demonstrating his commitment to education and fostering the next generation of medical researchers.1
His LinkedIn profile, under the username craig-slingluff-b908b162, further confirms his role as a Professor of Surgery at the University of Virginia and his extensive experience in translational immunology, surgical oncology, and clinical trials.4
