- Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | MS, Cellular and Molecular Biology | 2018
- University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | BS, Biomedical Sciences, BS Biotechnology, Minor, Medical Anthropology | 2017
Throughout my personal and professional life, I have been inspired by the work of physicians and scientists who dedicate their work to improving access to health services, life-saving medicines, education, and resource equity. As such, I strive to place patients and underserved communitites at the center of my research, doing my best to integrate a "bench-to-bedside" approach to all of my work. As an aspiring pediatric oncologist and cancer researcher, I plan to nurture a practice that cares for those in the "outskirts" of society locally and a broad as well as commit to a research philosophy that includes patient communities underrepresented in research literature.
I am currently serving as Chief Editor of The New Physician magazine and as a member of the AMSA National Board of Trustees.
Always looking to collaborate or help in any way. Feell free to contact me via email!
- American Medical Student Association, James Slayton National Award for Leadership Excellence | 2022
- American Society of Clinical Oncology, Summer Internship and Travel Award ($6500) | 2021
- National Institute of Health, Medical Student Research Program ($5000) | 2021
- UA College of Medicine, Latino Medical Student Association Community Service Award | 2021
- The Daily Wildcat, Rising Star in Science Journalism | 2021
Research Interests:
- Exploring the anti-tumor potential of γδ T cells and other cellular immunotherapy products against pediatric tumors.
- Focusing on manufacturing non-alloreactive MHC-independent immune effectors for "off-the-shelf" applications.
- Addressing technical and structural barriers limiting wide dissemination of adaptive cell therapies in LMICs.
Acacemic Publications
- Duan S, Sawyer TW, Sontz RA, Wieland BA, Diaz AF, Merchant JL. GFAP-directed Inactivation of Men1 Exploits Glial Cell Plasticity in Favor of Neuroendocrine Reprogramming. Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2022;14(5):1025-1051.
- Marielle Ngamije, MPH, Andres Diaz, MS, Ntami Echeng, BSc, Victoria Ainsworth, BSc, Lydia Asana, PhD; Chapter 12: Key Steps for Youth Inclusion in Global Health Efforts; Approaching global oncology: The win-win model; IOP Publishing; Bristol, UK; 2022
- “Lack of Publications Featuring Skin of Color in High Impact Journals and its Effects on Medical Education: A Call to Action”; Britney N. Wilson, MBS, Mary Sun, Claire Ufongene, Andres F. Diaz, MS, Dedee F. Murrell, MD, Jenny E. Murase, MD; Journal of American Academy of Dermatology. (In review)
- “Assessing hypertension management and identifying health disparities in the Latino population at a medical student-Run free family clinic”; Amanda Chung, Andres F. Diaz, MS, Daniel Sadoway, Patricia Lebensohn, MD; Journal of Student-Run Clinics. (In review)
Editorials
- Turning the Tide Against Malaria; Andres F. Diaz, MS; The Daily Wildcat; Tucson, AZ; 2021
- Coronavirus Resurgence and Mental Health Obstacles for Health Professionals; Andres F. Diaz, MS; The New Physician; Washington, DC; 2021
- Hablas Español? Spanish in an Evolving Medical Stage; Andres F. Diaz, MS; The Daily Wildcat; Tucson, AZ; 2020