Dr. Justas Lauzadis is the Chief Research Officer at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
(NYCBS), where he leads clinical research initiatives to advance cancer treatment and improve
patient outcomes.
Dr. Lauzadis earned his PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology from Stony Brook
University, giving him deep expertise in how medications work at the cellular level. He is
currently pursuing his MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, combining his
scientific knowledge with business leadership skills to better serve patients and advance medical
research. To deepen his understanding of patient well-being beyond the clinical setting, he also
pursued and passed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) exam. This background provides him
with a rare, holistic view of the patient journey, encompassing the scientific, operational, and
financial aspects of care.
Prior to joining NYCBS, Dr. Lauzadis served as Director of Clinical Research, where he
oversaw nearly 100 active research studies focused on pain management and anesthesia. His
work has directly contributed to improving patient care by developing safer anesthesia
techniques and more effective pain management strategies. He has been recognized for his
commitment to patient safety with multiple awards, including the ASRA Pain Medicine Patient
Safety Award.
Dr. Lauzadis has published research in leading medical journals, contributing to our
understanding of pain mechanisms and developing better treatments for patients with chronic
pain conditions. His research spans from basic science discoveries to practical clinical
applications that improve patient experiences during surgery and recovery.