Dr. Sucharit Pongprakyun obtained his medical degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2004. He subsequently pursued a postgraduate degree in Clinical Oncology in Universiti Malaya (UM). He previously worked at the National Cancer Institute (IKN) and Nuclear Medicine & Radiotherapy Centre of Sabah Women and Children Hospital (Hospital Likas) in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. He is currently working as a clinical oncologist in KPJ Sabah. He is actively involved in clinical trials and clinical teaching for medical officers. His area of interest includes head and neck, lung, breast and colorectal cancer.