Alejandro Marinos Velarde

Alejandro Marinos Velarde, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of Hematology and Oncology. His clinical expertise includes allogeneic stem cell transplant and acute myeloid leukemia. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and medical oncology, joining UTSW faculty in 2023.

Education:

• M.D. from Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (Lima, Peru)
• Internal Medicine Residency at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)
• Fellowship in Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center

Research Interests: Focuses on translational research, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and alloreactivity mechanisms in allogeneic cell therapies. His work bridges laboratory findings to clinical applications, particularly in improving outcomes for hematologic malignancies.

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes genomic analysis of acute leukemias, efficacy of novel therapies like luspatercept in MDS, and safety considerations for post-COVID-19 stem cell transplants. Earlier studies explored hypertension in specific populations and sleep disorders in public health contexts.

Affiliations: Member of the American Society of Hematology. Active in multidisciplinary initiatives like the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Clinical & Academic Contributions: Leads translational studies on cellular therapies and contributes to oncology guidelines through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.