Dr. Sai-ching Yeung a physician-scientist with background in endocrinology/metabolism and cancer research. His recent research has focused on the impact of diabetes and obesity on cancer. His laboratory has the capability and expertise in performing measurements of various metabolic hormones, adipokines and inflammatory cytokines. He also has experience in the analysis and interpretation of biomarkers in the context of cancer and treatment-related complications. His expertise in clinical medicine, endocrinology and metabolism, and translational research contributes to many projects. Particularly relevant to a recent project, Dr. Yeung has extensive experience with measuring and interpreting hormones, cytokines and biomarkers.

Dr. Yeung is a provider in the MD Anderson Emergency Center and a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine. He also has a joint-appointment in the Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and has a subspecialty board-certification in Endocrinology and Metabolism. Dr. Yeung joined MD Anderson in 1997 and has completed numerous publications