Alexis Chidi, MD PhD

Thoracic surgeon @MSKCancerCenter | Proud alumna of @MDAndersonNews + @HopkinsSurgery + @PittTweet + @JohnsHopkinsSPH. All views are my own.

[Alexis Chidi, MD PhD @AlexisChidi]

Not sure if #lungscreening is right for you? Here are six things you need to know from our team @MSK_Thoracic @MSKCancerCenter ! #LungCancerAwareness #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #lcsm

https://t.co/cFTkMo0ela

[Jeff Yang MD FACS @ChiFuJeffYang]

Our team, led by Deepti Srinivasan (@DeeptiSrini), Sam Schwartz, Tino Karakousis, and Aarin Dave, wrote in @JACRJournal about how mandating lung cancer screening signage where tobacco is sold and in designated smoking areas could be a high-yield strategy to improve #LungCancerScreening awareness!

They also talk about how adopting simplified eligibility criteria like #PotterCriteria can make messaging about lung cancer screening clearer and more likely to resonate with the public.

https://t.co/VfvbNLWHkN

[Soneesh Kothagundla @soneeshkk]

So great to meet @AlexisChidi at @NLCRTnews and discuss impactful studies for the field of lung cancer screening #NLCRT2025

[Alexis Chidi, MD PhD @AlexisChidi]

@MSKCancerCenter @LUNGevity and @AmLungCSI are here at the Ralph Lauren Center doing same day cancer screenings - no insurance needed. Join us from now until 2pm for food, fellowship, and information about staying healthy!

[Alexis Chidi, MD PhD @AlexisChidi]

*Tomorrow* @MSKCancerCenter and @LUNGevity are joining forces for an amazing event in Harlem with lung & other cancer screenings, open to anyone - no insurance needed!

Join us at the MSK Ralph Lauren Center tomorrow 11a-2p!

Let us know you're coming: https://t.co/4D3uW5TFFn

[ThoracicSurgeryMSK @MSK_Thoracic]

MSK is hosting a cancer screening event—including for lung cancer—on November 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment or insurance is needed.

Find more information and sign up here: https://t.co/dZZ2N2LTAY

[Alexis Chidi, MD PhD @AlexisChidi]

Lung cancer is the #1 cause of cancer deaths in NY. In recognition of November as Lung Cancer Awareness month I am urging @GovKathyHochul to improve access to lung cancer screening and help save more lives from the disease by signing A1195a into law. #FightCancerNY

[Alejandro Bribriesco @abribriesco43]

#STSA2025 / @stsa1954

#FabiolaBravo / #UofPuertoRico with mentor @AlexisChidi /@MSK_Thoracic on #LungCancerScreening in pts with other common cancers

Discussant: #JamesHedrick

@WomenInThoracic @LatinoCTS @LatinoSurgery @FWilder9 @SteveYangMD @medwards_md

[Soneesh Kothagundla @soneeshkk]

Fantastic talk by @AlexisChidi

Pharmacies are a missed opportunity we should take advantage of for lung cancer screening education

#ITSOS2025

[Alexis Chidi, MD PhD @AlexisChidi]

@soneeshkk @ChiFuJeffYang @AATSHQ @MSKCancerCenter @JonesDavid2013 Thank you! Look forward to collaborating in the future!

[Jeff Yang MD FACS @ChiFuJeffYang]

Phenomenal work by @AlexisChidi at the plenary session of AATS #ITSOS2025!! Using geospatial analysis, she found that pharmacies are commonly close to #lungcancerscreening centers and could serve as community sites for education and referral to screening.

[ALCSI @AmLungCSI]

Amazing talk from @AlexisChidi at #ITSOS2025 about access to #lungcancer screening resources for patients in high-risk areas!

The idea of utilizing pharmacies for lung cancer screening education and uptake in local communities is very exciting and something we hope to work on!

[Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS @maraantonoff]

Our @MDAndersonNews alum, Dr @AlexisChidi at #itsos2025:
*️⃣Lung screening unevenly distributed geographically
*️⃣Pharmacies are more widely distributed
*️⃣Pharmacies may serve as community sites for screening in rural & high-risk areas

@WomenInThoracic @AATSHQ #lcsm

[Alexis Chidi, MD PhD @AlexisChidi]

It was such an honor to speak about our exciting work at @AATSHQ #ITSOS2025 and discuss opportunities to build and collaborate with colleagues in the future. Special thanks to AATS and our collaborators @MSK_Thoracic @MSKCancerCenter @RoswellPark @NYSCancer!

[AATS @AATSHQ]

Following @DouglasEWood1, @AlexisChidi of @MSKCancerCenter presents on lung cancer screening programs in New York. #ITSOS2025

[Alexis Chidi, MD PhD @AlexisChidi]

@sciqst @MSK_Thoracic @MSK_RadOnc The deep learning model uses imaging data only but we also evaluated secondhand smoke exposure in this analysis. Our ongoing work includes a detailed evaluation of environmental, occupational, and other risk factors alongside imaging and genomic analysis.

[Alexis Chidi, MD PhD @AlexisChidi]

Very excited to present this multidisciplinary project from @MSK_Thoracic & @MSK_RadOnc today at #WCLC2025!

[Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center @MSKCancerCenter]

Happening Tuesday, 9/9 at #WCLC25: @MSKCancerCenter’s @AlexisChidi will discuss how deep learning-based CT analysis enhances #lungcancer risk prediction in never smoking women. Follow along for coverage of the latest advances. #LCSM #SCLC @IASLC

Tuesday, 9/9 | 10 a.m. CEST

Learn more: https://t.co/P8BbiWGyCO

[AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee @ajs_stars]

Why should you join ✨STARS✨as a med student or resident?

Take it from @amhider_ who has found our committee to be a great sense of community in the world of academic surgery! 🤝

Applications are due 7/12🥳

@AmJSurgery

[Alexis Chidi, MD PhD @AlexisChidi]

@HopkinsCTSurg @DevenPatelMD @AOA_society @hopkinssurgery @HopkinsACCM @SteveYangMD @AhmetKilicMD @HopkinsMedicine @hopkinsheart Congrats @DevenPatelMD !!!!

[Alexis Chidi, MD PhD @AlexisChidi]

Legend, inspiration, and devoted grandfather 💕

[IGBO History & Facts @IgboHistoFacts]

Did You Know That?

Prof. Gilbert Onuaguluchi was the first Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, the first Nigerian Professor of Pharmacology, and a Professor of Medicine and Surgery. He was one of the pioneers who revolutionised medicine in Nigeria.

Born on January 1, 1927 in Awgu, hailed from Achi in Oji-River LGA, both in Enugu state. In March 1956, he married Esther Gundu. They had one son and four daughters.

Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi attended the prestigious Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) Onitsha, from 1941-44. Higher College, Yaba, Lagos, 1945-56, Medical School, Yaba, Lagos, 1947-48, University College Ibadan, 1949-51, Institute of Chest Disease, London University, 1956; University of Glasgow, Scotland, 1959-61, etc.

Career: Appointed Medical Officer, Northern Region of Nigeria, 1951-58; Research Assistant and Medical Registrar, Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow, 1959-62; Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1962-65; Honorary Consultant Physician, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1962-66; appointed Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Ibadan, 1965-66; Honorary Consultant Physician, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, since 1967; Dean of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nigeria Medical School, 1966-72; Pioneer Vice- Chancellor, University of Jos, 1975-78; Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, since 1967-97; appointed Professor of Medicine, Ebonyi State University, 1999 till death, member, Royal Co lege of Surgeons, 1956; member, Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow, 1959; member, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 1960; fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow, 1972; fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 1972; Foundation fellow, Nigerian Medical Council of Physicians, 1970; Treasurer, Association of Physicians of West Africa, 1962-66; President, West African Society for Pharmacology, 1971-77; Vice-President, Union of African Society for Pharmacology, 1980-87 and its President, since 1987; member, West African College of Physicians; member, American Association for the Advancement of Science; member, New York Academy of Sciences, etc.;

Publications: Parkinsonism, Butterworth, London, 1964; Giant in Turbulent Storms - The Story of Nigeria, 1944- 87; Vantage Press, New York, 1990; Hobbies: armchair politics, gardening, general reading.

Prof. Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi was a quintessential physician. For nearly 50 years, he taught generations of medical doctors at institutions such as the defunct Kano Medical School, the University of Ibadan Medical College, and the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Medical College, among others.

Nicknamed the 'Medicine God,' Prof. Onuaguluchi passed away on April 30, 2005, after a brief illness at his residence in Enugu, at the age of 78. His wife, Esther Onuaguluchi died in August 2014.

Gone but not forgotten! 🤍

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[MSKCC Immigrant Health & Cancer Disparities Center @mskihcd]

@mskihcd's Mobile Health Screening Program provides free health screening and cancer screening education & referral services. The full schedule for April and list of services offered by our outreach team is attached below.

[Christine A. Garcia, MD, MPH @christinemphmd]

Great work tonight by this awesome team at @OncLive @OncLiveSOSS Lung Cancer event in NYC! #lcsm

Fantastic & timely presentations by @ipreeshagul @AlexisChidi @DrAshish_Saxena @ElaineShumMD @LaurenGroner

@WCMLungCancer @Perlmutter_CC @WCMRadiology @MSKCancerCenter