Principal Investigators and
Research Publications

A cancer diagnosis does not have to freeze your ambitions, hopes, and dreams in time. The Luke Hillier Cancer Research Alliance brings together clinicians from all departments to increase the potential of oncology research with comprehensive, evidence-based, and up-to-date publications.

Learn how our integrative specialists and resources can support your health journey towards a positive, cancer-free life.

Celeste A. Bremer - M.D., FACP at Luke Hillier Cancer Research Alliance

Celeste A. Bremer, M.D., FACP

Malignant Hematology Research Leader, Virginia Oncology Associates

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Scott J. Cross, M.D. Luke Hillier Cancer Research Alliance

Scott J. Cross, M.D.

Transplant and Cellular Therapy Research Leader, Virginia Oncology Associates

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Michael A. Danso - M.D.

Michael A. Danso, M.D.

Research Director, Virginia Oncology Associates

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Eric C. Feliberti, M.D. FACS

Eric C. Feliberti, M.D. FACS

Vice Chief, Surgical Oncology

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Mark T. Fleming, M.D. team member

Mark T. Fleming, M.D.

Genitourinary Cancer Research Leader, Virginia Oncology Associates

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Mary Guye

Mary Guye, M.D., FACS

Sentara Surgery Specialists

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Richard Hoefer

Richard Hoefer, Jr., D.O., FACS

Surgical Oncology, Medical Advisor, Sentara Cancer Network

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Marybeth S. Hughes-M.D.

Marybeth S. Hughes, M.D.

Chief of Surgical Oncology, Surgery

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Raffaele J. Marchigiani

Raffaele J. Marchigiani, M.D.

Sentara Surgery Specialists, Thoracic Oncology

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Michael McCollum, M.D., FACOG team member

Michael McCollum, M.D., FACOG

Gynecologic Cancer Research Leader, Virginia Oncology Associates

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David Mu, Ph.D. Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Cell Biology

David Mu, Ph.D.

Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Cell Biology

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Julius Nyalwidhe, Ph.D. Associate Professor Microbiology and Molecular Cell BiologyJulius Nyalwidhe, Ph.D. Associate Professor Microbiology and Molecular Cell Biology

Julius Nyalwidhe, Ph.D.

Associate Professor Microbiology and Molecular Cell Biology

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J. Christopher Paschold, M.D., FACP team member

J. Christopher Paschold, M.D., FACP

Thoracic Cancer Research Leader, Virginia Oncology Associates

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Jennifer M. Reed - M.D., FACS

Jennifer M. Reed, M.D., FACS

Sentara Surgery Specialists

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John M. Sayles

John M. Sayles, M.D., FACS, FASCRS

Sentara Surgery Specialists

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O. John Semmes, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Translational Research

O. John Semmes, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Translational Research

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Amy Tang, Ph.D. - Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Cell Biology

Amy Tang, Ph.D.

Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Cell Biology

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Yue Zhang, M.D., MPH-team-member

Yue Zhang, M.D., MPH

Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Leader, Virginia Oncology Associates

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Research Alliance

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