Dr. Thales Papagiannakopoulos to Join Salk Institute Faculty in September 2026 for Cancer Research Expansion

The Salk Institute has announced the upcoming addition of Dr. Thales “PapaG” Papagiannakopoulos to its faculty, marking a significant development in its cancer research efforts. Dr. Papagiannakopoulos, an expert in cancer metabolism, immunology, and tumor-host communication, will join the institute as a professor starting in September 2026. He currently serves at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is recognized for his contributions to understanding the complex interactions between tumors and their surrounding environments.

Dr. Papagiannakopoulos’s work focuses on how metabolic processes influence cancer progression and how tumors interact with immune systems and host tissues. His appointment is expected to bolster the Salk Institute’s ongoing research into innovative approaches for combating cancer. The institute has described this recruitment as part of its broader commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in oncology through collaboration with leading experts in the field.

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Date: April 2, 2026

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