Research Director
Vice Chair, Translational Science – NRG Oncology Developmental Therapeutics Committee
Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology Ethics Committee
Dr. Álvarez provides strategic leadership for the clinical and translational research enterprise at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, guiding the development, infrastructure and growth of oncology clinical trials across the institution. Working closely with physicians, operational leaders and national collaborators, he oversees research strategy, program development and partnerships that expand access to innovative therapies and early-phase clinical research. His work focuses on advancing personalized medicine, strengthening research governance and quality, and integrating emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to support high-quality, patient-centered cancer research.
Dr Alvarez works closely with institutional leadership and national research partners to strengthen the integration of research, innovation and patient centered cancer care.