Dr. Maitra is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Professor of Pathology, Co-Director ofthe GI Cancer Center and Associate Director for Translational Research at the Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Maitra is the Principal Investigator of a National Cancer Institute-funded laboratory dedicated to pancreatic cancer research. The arc of his research career has been defined by contributions made in the spheres of genetics and molecular pathology of pancreatic cancer in both patients and in mouse models. Dr. Maitra has published over 400 peer-reviewed publications, reviews and invited editorials, the vast majority of which are focused on pancreatic cancer research and clinical care. Dr. Maitra is deeply committed towards identifying and implementing translational research opportunities in pancreatic cancer that can improve the survival of patients stricken with this disease, with a particular focus on early detectionand cancer interception.