Robert James Jr.
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated physician-scientist specializing in breast surgical oncology with a strong research focus on computational oncology, responsible AI, and the seamless integration of AI into clinical workflows. Proven expertise in designing and evaluating AI-driven tools tailored for surgical oncology, emphasizing model performance, safety assessments, and optimization through innovative prompt engineering. Skilled in developing knowledge graph-guided agentic retrieval-augmented generation systems and conducting comprehensive post-deployment monitoring to ensure efficacy and safety. Committed to advancing the field through cutting-edge research and practical applications that enhance patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Breast Surgical Oncology Research Fellow
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
01.2025 - Current
- Directed interdisciplinary translational outcomes research projects focusing on clinical genomic and social predictors of adverse breast cancer outcomes.
- Developed framework for pioneering large language model integration into clinical workflow of breast department.
- Executed initial evaluation and optimization of large language models through prompt engineering and knowledge graph multi-agent retrieval-augmented generation systems.
- Analyzed changes in LLM outputs during post-production to identify and rectify safety and accuracy issues.
- Coordinated efforts with surgeons, biostatisticians, and computational researchers to establish AI workflows grounded in clinical practice.
General Surgery Resident
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance surgical outcomes and minimize complications.
- Mentored junior residents, providing guidance on surgical techniques and patient management strategies.
- Presented complex case studies at departmental meetings, fostering collaborative learning and knowledge sharing among peers.
- Operated on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries and prevent and treat diseases.
- Currently in 2-3 years of dedicated research block.
Education
Certificate - Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
MIT Applied AI And Data Science Program
01-2026
M.D. -
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, FL01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Exercise And Sport Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC01-2018
Skills
- Research design
- Project management
- Data analysis and modeling with R and Python
- Clinical integration framework design for LLMs, prompt engineering expertise, design of multi-agent RAG frameworks, post-production monitoring techniques
Timeline
Breast Surgical Oncology Research Fellow
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
01.2025 - Current
General Surgery Resident
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Certificate - Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
MIT Applied AI And Data Science Program
M.D. -
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Exercise And Sport Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill