Arianexys Aquino-Lopez, MD, PhD
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Office location:
1102 Bates Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Arianexys Aquino-Lopez, MD, PhD
Personal Statement
Dr. Arianexys Aquino-López completed her pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship training in 2024.
Her interests include: solid tumor immunotherapy, investigating approaches to potentiate anti-tumor effects of immune therapies against oncologic malignancies, such as cell and antibody therapies. She is also interested in studying the impact of tumor microenvironment in immune suppression in order to develop approaches to overcome cancer immune evasion.
Witnessing her brother go through pediatric cancer treatment served as an inspiration for her to study ways to improve cancer therapies.
Dr. Aquino-Lopez is committed to a career as a pediatrician-scientist with a particular interest in improving treatment options for children with cancer through the design of novel immune therapies.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology | 2024 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2021 |
| University of Puerto Rico | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2018 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center, UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical and Translational Sciences | 2017 |
| University of Puerto Rico | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science, Chemistry | 2010 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Association of Immunologists | Member |
| Society for Natural Immunology | Member |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | Member |
| American Society of Hematology (ASH) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
| Children's Oncology Group (COG) | Member |
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Honors and awards
- 2025
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Outsmarting Osteosarcoma Young Investigator Award, MIB Agents Osteosarcoma Alliance
- 2024
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Paul Calabresi Career Development Award
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