Dr. Andres Morales Morales La Madrid

Dr. Andres Morales La Madrid emerges as a distinguished figure in the realm of pediatric oncology, specializing in the treatment of various nervous system-related cancers affecting children. With over 15 years of experience, he currently serves as a pediatric oncologist at the San Joan de Deu Children's Hospital in Barcelona, where he contributes significantly to the field. Proficient in Catalan, Spanish, and English, Dr. Morales is recognized for his expertise in addressing complex cases such as spinal cord tumors, retinoblastoma, brain cancers, pituitary adenomas, spinal strokes, and trigeminal neuralgia. Dr. Andres Morales La Madrid's educational journey is marked by excellence, including a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima. He further honed his skills through various fellowships and clinical research experiences, notably completing a fellowship in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children’s Hospital in the United States. He also undertook a Clinical and Research Fellowship at the Comer Children’s Hospital, University of Chicago, and a Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Oncology at the SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital in Spain. Throughout his professional career, Dr. Morales has played pivotal roles, serving as the Principal Investigator for a clinical trial against DIPG with the use of dendritic cell vaccines. He has been a Sub-investigator in pediatric clinical trials at the SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital, contributing to advancements in pediatric oncology. As the head of the pediatric oncology department at the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital in Barcelona, Dr. Andres Morales La Madrid continues to make significant contributions to the field. His dedication has been acknowledged with the ASCO Young Investigator Award in 2011-2012 for his work on the Genome-based Outcome Prediction project for High-risk Neuroblastoma. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Morales is an active member of several prestigious medical associations, including the Peruvian Medical College, Catalan Medical College, Catalan Medical Association, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Andres Morales La Madrid's commitment to advancing pediatric oncology is evident in his extensive research contributions, presentations at national and international congresses, and his leadership role in shaping the future of pediatric cancer care.