Christina L. Roland

Dr. Christina L. Roland serves as Associate Vice President for Medical and Academic Affairs for the MD Anderson Cancer Network and holds the Sarah Rabinow Pesikoff Endowed Professorship in Sarcoma Research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Within the Division of Surgery, she is Associate Professor of Surgery, Section Chief for Sarcoma Surgery in the Department of Surgical Oncology, and Associate Medical Director of the Sarcoma Center.

Her clinical and research expertise focuses on soft tissue sarcoma treatment, with significant contributions to neoadjuvant immunotherapy protocols and investigations into the gut microbiome's impact on cancer outcomes. Recent work demonstrates improved survival rates through immunotherapy administered before surgical intervention, representing cutting-edge translational research in sarcoma oncology.

Scientific Recognition

• Sarah Rabinow Pesikoff Endowed Professorship in Sarcoma Research
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

As Section Chief for Sarcoma Surgery, Dr. Roland oversees clinical operations and research strategy while mentoring surgical fellows. She actively directs clinical trial enrollment through MD Anderson's Sarcoma Center infrastructure, though specific grant details aren't publicly enumerated. Her leadership extends to developing the Cancer Network's academic protocols across affiliated institutions.

The Sarcoma Center operates as a multidisciplinary hub where Dr. Roland coordinates teams of surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation specialists, and pathologists to deliver comprehensive sarcoma care while advancing translational research initiatives through institutional clinical trial frameworks.