Dr. Dinggang LI

MD,Professor & Chief Physician; Chief Clinical Medical Expert, Cell and Gene Therapy Research Center, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech),

Key Positions & Affiliations

  • Chief Clinical Medical Expert, SUSTech Cell and Gene Therapy Research Center (2024–Present).
  • CEO, Beijing Ludaopei Hematology Hospital (2015–2023).
  • Founding Director, China’s First Cancer Gene Therapy Center (Beijing Haidian Hospital, 2004) & Comprehensive Treatment Center (Beijing Yanhua Hospital, 2007).

Leadership Roles

  • Honorary President, Macao Anti-Cancer Charity Association.
  • Executive Vice Chairman, International Medical Tourism Branch (China Healthcare International Exchange Promotion Association).
  • Member, Johns Hopkins Internal and Surgical Society.

Education & Training

  • MD, Nanjing Medical University (1982).
  • Postdoctoral Research, Oncology Surgery Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1990–1995).
  • Published in Circulation, Journal of Clinical Investigation*, and *Surgery.

Career Highlights

  • Pioneered Integrated Cancer Care: Combined gene therapy (P53, CAR-T, NK), minimally invasive techniques, and traditional therapies to create multidisciplinary (MDT)
    treatment protocols for advanced cancers.
  • Global Patient Impact: Treated 1,000+ international patients from 40+ countries (e.g., U.S., Germany, UK, India), establishing China’s most internationally recognized
    oncology department.
  • Translational Innovation: Led the development of China’s first gene therapy centers, bridging cutting-edge research (gene/immune therapies) with clinical practice.

Media & Recognition

  • Featured by Associated Press Washington Post, CBS and 20+ global media outlets for breakthroughs in cancer gene therapy.
  • Covered by European and Asian national broadcasters (e.g., German TV, Swedish National TV, Korean TV).

Professional Contributions

  • Clinical Leadership: Over 40 years in surgical oncology, general surgery, and translational medicine. – Research Focus: Advanced personalized cancer therapies,
    cryosurgery, and biotech applications.
  • Awards & Governance : Advisor to national health foundations; key contributor to cancer policy committees in China.