Analiz Rodriguez

Dr. Analiz Rodriguez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, focusing on translational research in brain tumors and immunotherapy. Her work bridges clinical neurosurgery with cutting-edge laboratory innovations.

• Institutional Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine
• Research Interests: Glioblastoma, Brain Metastases, Organoid Modeling, CAR-T Cell Therapy, Biomaterials

Dr. Rodriguez leads NIH-funded projects like Development of immunocompetent melanoma brain metastases organoids, emphasizing precision medicine. Her clinical trials, including DCVax-L for glioblastoma, highlight her commitment to novel therapies. Collaborative efforts span projects on neurosurgical techniques, tumor heterogeneity, and immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Grants:

• NIH/National Cancer Institute R03CA289645
• UAMS Internal Research Awards Seeds of Science FY18
• National Aeronautics & Space Administration NNX16A069A

Her publications address topics like zebrafish cancer avatars, neurosurgical education, and T-cell interactions with biomaterials. Dr. Rodriguez collaborates with researchers in genomics, immunology, and neurosurgical innovation.