Best Immunotherapy doctors in Spain

Educational Background

• Dr. Antonio Brugarolas Masllorens completed his Doctor of Medicine degree in the year 1984 from “University of Navarra ''
• He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Barcelona in the year 1967.

Professional Career

• Dr. Antonio Brugarolas Masllorens served as an oncology specialist at Quironsalud Alicante.
• In the year 2000, he was appointed as the head of the Oncology Unit at Quironsalud Torrevieja.
• During the years 1980-2000, he served as the Director of the Department of Oncology as well as the Professor of Oncology at the University of Navarra.
• He became the Head of Medical Oncology of a renowned hospital “General Hospital of Asturias”, and served there during the years 1973-1980.
• In 1970, he became the resident fellow at a renowned hospital known as “Roswell Park Cancer Institute of Buffalo” situated in New York and served his phenomenal skills there till 1973.

Memberships

Dr. Antonio Brugarolas Masllorens is a member of societies like:

• Officer's Cross of Civil Merit
• European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer.
• American Association for Cancer Research.
• American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Publications

Dr. Antonio Brugarolas Masllorens is a co-author of more than 100 publications or chapters in books on his specialty.

Educational Background

• Dr. Teresa Acuña graduated in 1998 from University of San Martin de Porres. She received a distinction in her medicine. After that, Dr. Teresa did her specialization in oncology.
• She completed her specialization in 2005 and joined University Federico Villareal. She also received a master’s degree in public administration from the same institute.
• Dr. Teresa also went to Germany for her MIR training. She completed her research at University Hospital Son Espases.
• She also completed her training in lung cancer assessment

Professional Career

• Dr. Teresa Acuña started her professional career by providing occupational services to chronic patients for pain management. She provided intensive care therapy to many patients during her first year of practice.
• In 2012, Dr. Teresa joined University Hospital Son Dureta, where she completed her research training and also served cancer patients.
• Later on, she was shifted to the urological oncology unit at Son Espases, where Dr. Teresa served critical patients. She also performed many nephrectomy procedures.
• After serving there for more than two years, she left the institute and joined Clinica Rotger in 2013.
• Currently, Dr. Teresa is serving in the oncology unit as a senior physician.

Memberships

• Permanent Member of ESMO
• Part of the Spanish Association of Oncology
• Member of Spanish Lung Cancer Society
• Part of ASCO
• Active Member of SEOM
• Member of Spanish Society of Oncology Surgeons

Publications

• Dr. Teresa Acuña has published 32 research articles on intensive care therapy. She has also worked internationally.
• Dr. Teresa Acuña has performed many procedures related to urological oncology and has presented her work on an international platform.
• She also participated in oncology conferences in Spain and also arranged many seminars in Clinica Rotger.

Educational Background

• Dr. Lucía Ceniceros Paredes did her bachelor's in medicine from the University of Navarra in 2011.
• She completed her specialization from the same institute in 2018.
• She registered for a training program in London at Royal Marsden Hospital for a month in 2017.
• She got certified as an oncologist by SEOM in 2018.
• She registered for a training program at Centro Integral Oncológico Clara Campal in 2019.

Professional career

• Dr. Lucía Ceniceros Paredes is amongst the most renowned oncology professors at Navarra University and trains resident students.
• She is considered the most innovative new generation doctor at Navarra hospital and has been serving there since graduation.

Memberships

Dr. Lucía Ceniceros is part of some of the most important organizations and scientific Societies which include both Spanish ( SEOM) and European cancer societies (ESMO).

Publications

• Dr. Lucía Ceniceros has contributed to 5 international scientific publications.
• She has contributed to published research papers on Immunotoxicity in Immunotherapy.

Educational background:

Dr. Miguel Fernández has invested a lot in his educational voyage, he has acquired his certificates and degrees from prestigious institutes. His educational background consists of:

• 1999-2005: He gained his primary medical and surgery education from the University of Santiago de Compostela.
• 2006-2011: Then Dr. Fernandez got his doctorate from the University of Oviedo.
• 2008-2010: He also got a specification certificate in medical oncology from Central University Hospital for Asturias.
• 2011-2013: Dr. Miguel Fernández did his doctoral thesis at the University of Navarra Clinic

Professional career:

Dr. Miguel Fernández began his career right after his doctoral thesis and has been out in the field since then. His professional experiences include:

• 2013-2018: Dr. Miguel Fernandez served as a postdoctoral researcher in the immuno-biology program at Yale University, USA.
• 2018 onwards: He was appointed as the medical oncologist at the University of Navarra Clinic. He is also serving as a principal investigator for their research on immunotherapy and skin tumors. And also working as an adjunct professor for clinical studies.
• 2020 onwards: Dr. Miguel Fernández is also a visiting professor at the Complutense University of Madrid.

Memberships:

Along with his career, Dr. Miguel Fernández is also associated with several reputable organizations, such as:

1. European community of Medical Oncology.
2. Spanish Federation for Cancer Research.
3. ESMO clinical research task Force.

Publications:

Being a researcher and a coordinator for clinical trials, Dr. Fernandez has been a part of many pieces of research related to cancer, immunotherapy, and skin tumors. He has published more than 70 articles in international journals. He also has co-authored about 5 chapters in a specialty book.

Awards and achievements:

Dr. Miguel Fernández has been rewarded an annual meeting travel award by the European Community of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Miguel Fernández was also granted an oral communication award by the Spanish Federation for Cancer Research.

Interesting facts:

His publications have been cited 6,314 times.

Educational Background

• Dr. Jesús Corral did a bachelor's in medicine from the University of Seville in 2003.
• He completed specialization in oncology from Universitario Virgen del Rocio, Seville in 2008.

Professional career

• After his specialization, he worked in the same institute and was associated with its clinical trial program and research projects
• He also worked as Associate Professor at Seville University.
• Currently, he is working at Navarra hospital and is amongst the leading oncologists of the hospital.

Memberships

• Dr. Jesús Corral  is part of various cancer societies on national and international levels.

Awards and Publications

• Dr. Jesús Corral  won 1st merit awards 4 times for his research works and for being an outstanding oncologist.
• He also won third merit awards in 2016 for his research paper and INC Clinical Research Award.
• He has participated in more than 30 communications in global conferences and has co-written 10 books for students doing specialization.
• His 20 articles are published in globally recognized journals

Educational Background

• Dr. Raul Matute Martin holds an impressive educational background in the field of radiation oncology. He completed his undergraduate studies in medicine with a specialization in radiation oncology from a renowned institution.
• Following his passion for cutting-edge medical technologies, he pursued a fellowship degree in Medical Radiation, delving deeper into the intricacies of radiation therapy and its applications.

Professional Career

• Dr. Martin started his career as an oncologist, working closely with radiation oncologists and other medical professionals. His early career involved contributing to the planning and optimization of radiation treatment plans.
• Recognizing his exceptional skills and dedication, Dr. Martin quickly advanced in his career and took on leadership roles in various proton therapy centers.
• Dr. Raul Matute played a pivotal role in establishing Proton Therapy Center Madrid as one of the leading facilities in Europe, contributing to its growth and reputation on both national and international fronts.

Memberships

• Member of the International Society for Proton Therapy
• Member of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology
• Member of the National Association for Medical Physics

Educational Background

• Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor has a degree in Medicine from the Complutense University of Madrid. She studied there from 1970 to 1977.
• She completed her residency in Pediatrics at the Complutense University of Madrid.
• Then she specialized in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology from the University of Maryland (USA) from 1982 to 1986.
• She got the title of Doctor of Medicine, University of Barcelona.

Professional career

• Dr. Blanca has been head of the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit, Hospital Montepríncipe since 2006.
• She was head of the Pediatric Oncology Unit, Hospital Universitario Clínica San Rafael from 1996 to 2006.
• She worked in the sector of pediatric Oncology at Hospital la Zarzuela from 1989 to 1999.

Memberships

Dr. Blanca is a member of the following national and international societies.

• ASH
• ASPHO
• SIOP
• AEP

Publications

• Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor is the author of numerous national and international publications

Educational background

• In 1996, Dr. Javier Cortes Castan got a medical degree from the Autonomous University.
• He proceeded with his studies at the University of Navarra and specialized as an oncologist where he assisted in the Sector of Cancer from 2002.
• He works as a Researcher of the Breast malignancy research Project in Barcelona's Vaal d'Hebrón cancer division.

Professional career

• Dr. Javier Cortes Castan has been serving in the Medical Oncology sector of the Vall d'Hebron Hospital in Barcelona.
• He leads the breast malignancy project at the IOB Cancer center.
• He is chief of the Breast Oncology unit at the Ruber international hospital and is amongst the top-notch doctors of the hospital.

Interesting facts

• Dr. Javier Cortes Castan had a role of a leading figure in the improvement of the 4 latest medications acknowledged in Europe. He has a dynamic contribution in over 50 prominent cancerprojects, holding an administration expert position in over half of them.

Memberships

• Dr. Javier Cortes Castan holds the membership of international Cancer Societies.
• He is also associated with the Scientific society ESMO.
• He is the leader of one of the most important trials with cyclin D 4/6 inhibitors, a new set of drugs with activity when merged with endocrine therapy.

Publications

• Dr. Javier Cortes Castan has written over 140 books, particularly about breast cancer and medications.
• He has given over 300 presentations at various scientific gatherings.
• Being a reviewer, he has reviewed various oncology articles.

Educational Background

• Dr. Javier Hornedo Muguiro completed his MBBS Degree from the Complutense University situated in Madrid in the year 1977.
• Soon he did his specialization training at a reputed clinic of Madrid during the years 1979-1981.

Professional Career

• In the year 1982, Dr. Javier Hornedo Muguiro went to the United States for fellowship in Medical Oncology from the University of Maryland Baltimore and returned to Turkey in the year 1985.
• During the years 2004-2009, Dr. Javier served as the Head of Breast Unit at the MD Anderson Hospital.
• In the year 2008, he went to the University of Texas as an Adjunct Professor of Medical Oncology.
• In the year 1987, he was appointed at Head of the Medical Oncology Service due to his professional skills and exceptional knowledge in his field and he served there till 1993.
• Then in 1985, Dr. Javier started working as a specialist of Oncology at the Medical Oncology Hospital situated in Madrid and served there till the year 1987.

Publications

• Dr. Javier Hornedo Muguiro has over 60 publications in medical journals.
• He also has more than 90 collaborations on courses and seminars held nationally and internationally.

Educational Background

• Dr. Eduardo Castañón Álvarez did bachelor 's in medicine from Navarra university 2009.
• Then he Specialized in the field of Oncology at the same university till 2015, and got the title of Doctor of medicine in the same year.
• He was an intern at the (DITEP) trials in Gustave Roussy Institute from 2015 to 2017.
• He is a master in biostatistics and molecular oncology.

Professional career

• Dr. Eduardo Castañón Álvarez is amongst the most important figures of the Oncology sector of the Navarra hospital and has been associated with the institute since 2015.
• He is also amongst the leading professors in Navarra University and MIR academy.

Memberships

Dr. Eduardo Castañón Álvarez is associated with various prestigious societies and organizations, both national and international. These include Spanish(SEOM), American (ASCO), and European (ESMO)cancer societies. Moreover, he is also part of an American (AACR) and European (EORTC) cancer research organization.

Awards and Achievements

• He has participated in more than 50 communications in global conferences and has co-written 8 books for students doing specialization.
• His 38 articles are published in globally recognized journals.

Educational background:

•  Dr. Joan Albanell Mestres did his MBBS from University Autónoma de Barcelona in 1989.
• He completed his residency period at clinic Vall d'Hebron between for 3 years after 1989
• For 2 years he also did his research on telomerase in New York
• Then he did his PhD from Autonomous University Spain.

Professional experience:

•  Dr. Joan Albanell Mestres currently is leading specialist and head of breast cancer program at HM Delfos Spain
• He is also leader of Oncology services at Clin del Mar of Spain
• He is the director of cancer research program at Del Mar

Membership in reputable organizations:

Dr. Albanell with his vast experience is also a leading member of many reputable organizations including;

• GEICAM
• Coordinator of research at CIBERONC
• AIECA
• SEOM

Publications:

Dr. Joan has made his name by his number of groundbreaking researches in the field of oncology that revolves around;

• Clinical trials with molecular therapies for cancer, incorporating measures of biological efficacy.
• Impact of genomic platforms in decision-making on chemotherapy in early breast cancer
• Study of biomarkers associated with the risk of bone metastases
• His more than 120 articles have been published in reputable journals
• He has over 9000 citations

Educational Background:

• 1990: Dr. Jaume Mora Graupera graduated from The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Barcelona as a doctor.
• 1995: He did specialization in pediatrics from The Vall d'Hebron University Hospital.
• 1996-1999: He also visited the USA for the fellowship in oncohematology of pediatrics at the Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
• 2003: Dr. Jaume Mora did Ph.D. in Medicine from the Autonomous University in Barcelona.

Professional Experience:

• Dr. Jaume Mora is working as the director of the pediatric onco hematology department at the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital in Barcelona.
• He is the director of the tumor development program at Sant Joan de Deu Hospital.

Memberships and Publications:

• The American Society of Clinical Oncology
• The American Association for Cancer Research
• The Spanish Society of Paediatric Hematology and Oncology
• The Catalan Society of Pediatrics
• The Histiocyte Society.
• The International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP)

More than 300 of his articles are published in different national and international journals.

Awards:

• 2000: Dr. Jaume Mora Graupera got The Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• 2001: The American Society of Clinical Oncology awarded him the career development award.
• 2006: He received the Schweisguth Prize by the International Society of Pediatric Oncology for the best scientific article in pediatric oncology.
• 2011: He is also the holder of the BBVA Foundation Award for the significant contributions in scientific research of pediatric cancer.