Andres Santos

Andres Santos, MD, PhD is a Staff Pathologist in the Department of Pathology at Boston Children's Hospital and an Instructor at Harvard Medical School. He holds dual medical and doctoral degrees with specialized training in neuropathology.

• Undergraduate: University of Texas at El Paso (2008)
• Graduate: University of Texas at El Paso (2013)
• Medical School: Texas Tech University Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2020)
• Residency: Anatomic Pathology at Brigham and Women's Hospital (2023)
• Fellowship: Neuropathology at Brigham and Women's Hospital (2025)

Dr. Santos specializes in neuropathology with a focus on brain tumors, particularly glioblastomas. His research spans multiple disciplines including cancer biology, virology, immunology, and molecular pathology. His work demonstrates a strong interest in understanding tumor microenvironments, viral pathogenesis, and cellular signaling pathways. He has published extensively in high-impact journals including Nature, Oncogene, and Journal of Virology.

Analysis of Dr. Santos' publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on molecular mechanisms of disease across multiple systems. His early work examined viral interactions with host cellular machinery, particularly regarding SUMOylation pathways in influenza infection. More recently, his research has shifted toward oncology and neuropathology, with significant contributions to understanding glioblastoma treatment through immunotherapeutic approaches and examining molecular pathways in breast cancer development.

Dr. Santos has made notable contributions across several disease areas:

• Brain tumor research, particularly glioblastoma immunotherapy
• Viral pathogenesis and host immune responses
• Stem cell biology and mammary development
• Molecular mechanisms of cancer development
• Cellular signaling pathways in disease

His clinical expertise includes brain tumors, choroid plexus brain tumor, ependymoma, glioblastoma multiforme, glioma, and gliomatosis cerebri. Dr. Santos is fluent in both English and Spanish, enhancing his ability to serve diverse patient populations at Boston Children's Hospital.