Christos Vaklavas

Christos Vaklavas is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah and serves as the Physician Leader in Breast Cancer at Huntsman Cancer Institute. His research spans lab-based studies to clinical trials, focusing on breast cancer, mRNA translation, and therapeutic targeting.

• Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology)

Dr. Vaklavas leads clinical trials at Huntsman Cancer Institute, emphasizing the translation of basic science into clinical applications. His work includes investigating IRES inhibition, FGFR pathway aberrations, and targeted therapies like veliparib and lapatinib.

Scientific awards include the Young Investigator Award from ASCO and a Career Catalyst Award from Susan G. Komen. His recent publications highlight advancements in clinical trial design, immunotherapy, and molecular mechanisms of breast cancer.