Dr. Yendamuri serves as a Professor of Oncology and Chair of Thoracic Surgery at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC). He is a surgeon scientist with a busy practice in complex thoracic surgical oncology. Regionally and internationally known for his clinical expertise, Dr. Yendamuri also serves as the Co-Director of the Thoracic Surgery Research Laboratory at RPCCC. His research focuses on the role of obesity on lung cancer initiation and progression. This work has led to multiple clinical trials in lung cancer interception. Dr. Yendamuri has been continuously federally funded for over 15 years and has published ~220 peer reviewed manuscripts. Dr. Yendamuri’s research and clinical expertise is complemented by his administrative experience. A proponent of improving health access to all, he relocated to India for several years and helped develop thoracic surgery capacity there. This experience amplified his enthusiasm for innovation in healthcare delivery. He is a graduate of the MBA program for Executives (Major in Strategic Management) from the Wharton School of Business and serves as CEO of RPCI Oncology, P.C, the care network of RPCCC. He also serves as the Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of Business Development and Outreach at RPCCC.