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Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge
Neurosurgeon
Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.13 He is a surgeon-scientist who leads a highly collaborative, translational research group focusing on metastatic disease of the brain and spine.1
Research Focus
Dr. Alvarez-Breckenridge's research interests include:
- Exploring unique tumor microenvironmental features of brain and spine metastases
- Analyzing cellular composition and interactions in tumors
- Investigating genetic, epigenetic, and transcriptional factors influencing tumor formation and treatment resistance
- Developing animal models to study brain and spine metastasis formation
- Exploring immunotherapeutic approaches, including oncolytic viral therapy
Clinical Expertise
His clinical expertise includes:
Education
Dr. Alvarez-Breckenridge holds an MD/PhD from Ohio State University, which he completed in 2013.1
Professional Activities
As an Assistant Professor, he is actively involved in:
- Leading a research group within the Department of Neurosurgery
- Publishing peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals2
- Collaborating with other researchers and clinicians
- Exploring novel treatment approaches for patients through pre-clinical models and clinical trial implementation1
Dr. Alvarez-Breckenridge's work combines his clinical practice with laboratory research, aiming to improve understanding and treatment of metastatic diseases affecting the brain and spine.
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