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Zihai Li, MD, Oncology, Columbus, OH

Zihai Li MD PhD


Founding Director, Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology

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  • 460 W 12th AveColumbus, OH 43210

  • Phone+1 614-366-0172

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Summary

  • I am a cancer immunologist and medical oncologist with passion in discovering and translating knowledge to improve care of patients with cancer.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1997 - 1999
  • Montefiore Medical Center
    Montefiore Medical CenterResidency, 1994 - 1997
  • Henan Medicine University
    Henan Medicine UniversityClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2019 - 2028
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2010 - 2019
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected member of ASCI, AAP and AAAS

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Surprising COVID Vaccine Side Effect No One's Talking About
    The Surprising COVID Vaccine Side Effect No One's Talking AboutNovember 10th, 2025
  • 10 Must-Read Posts in Immuno-Oncology This Week
    10 Must-Read Posts in Immuno-Oncology This WeekOctober 6th, 2025
  • ‘Proteotoxic Shock’: Ohio State Researchers Uncover Hidden Mechanism Behind Immunotherapy Failure
    ‘Proteotoxic Shock’: Ohio State Researchers Uncover Hidden Mechanism Behind Immunotherapy FailureOctober 5th, 2025

Grant Support

  • Targeting GARP-TGFbeta for Immunotherapy of Non-Small Cell Lung CancerOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY2024–2029
  • Overcoming Hypoxic Resistance in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer By Targeting Mitochondrial MetabolismOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY2021–2026
  • Targeting GRP94-TGF-beta Pathway for Cancer ImmunotherapyOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY2021–2026
  • Overcoming hypoxic resistance to anti-cancer therapyOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY2020–2025

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