Prof. Xu Rui-Hua
President · Chief Physician · PhD Supervisor
Academic Profile
Professor Xu Ruihua is President of Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center and former Chair of the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO), an internationally known scholar in GI oncology. His JUPITER, ORIENT and other study series propelled Chinese-developed immunotherapies onto the world stage.
He has long innovated systemic therapy systems for GI cancers (esophageal, gastric, colorectal) and nasopharyngeal carcinoma, with results published in JAMA, Lancet Oncology, Nature Medicine and other top journals.
Appointments & Honors
- President, Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO)
- Director, National Clinical Research Center for New Anticancer Drugs
- Global lead investigator of immunotherapy trials in esophageal & gastric cancer
Appointments
- Director & President, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
- Past Chair, CSCO
- Director, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China
Areas of Expertise
- Medical oncology of GI tumors
- Comprehensive care for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
- Clinical translation of immunotherapy
Academic Achievements
- JUPITER-02 established first-line immunotherapy combinations in NPC
- Multiple studies advanced international recognition of Chinese PD-1 inhibitors
- Recipient of the National Science & Technology Progress Award (2nd Class)
Selected Publications
Camrelizumab versus placebo added to chemotherapy as first-line treatment for advanced esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma (ESCORT-1st)
JAMA · 2021
Corresponding author
Camrelizumab versus investigator’s choice of chemotherapy as second-line therapy for advanced oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCORT)
The Lancet Oncology · 2020
Corresponding author
CSCO guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal cancer
CSCO 指南工作委员会
Guideline committee lead
Cancer Focus
GI Oncology (Gastric / Esophageal / Colorectal)
Outpatient Schedule
| Tue AM · VIP Clinic |
| Fri AM · GI Oncology MDT |
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