Dr. Carvajal-Carmona Named Associate Director for Basic Science at the Cancer Center

We warmly welcome Dr. Carvajal-Carmona as the new Associate Director for Basic Science at the Cancer Center, effective as of July 1st.

An associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine and Dean's Fellow in Precision Health Equity, Carvajal-Carmona researches genetic and genomic approaches to identify novel cancer-causing gene mutations in human populations. He also directs the Latinos United for Cancer Health Advancement Initiative for the Cancer Center and co-leads the Population Sciences and Health Disparities Program.

In his new role, Carvajal-Carmona will lead the Cancer Center's Human Genomics research efforts to improve access for cancer patients to therapies that precisely target gene mutations that drive tumor growth. Dr. Carvajal-Carmona has a demonstrated commitment to reducing health disparities and expertise in the genetic mutations that can lead to cancers, including in multi-generations of families. Our cancer center serves a region with a significant Latino population.

Dr. Carvajal-Carmona replaces John McPherson, who will continue as Deputy Director of the Cancer Center and take on a larger role in the center's efforts to build its Human Genomics program.