Eduardo Bruera

Eduardo Bruera (born 1955 in Rosario, Argentina) is a renowned medical oncologist and pioneer in palliative care. He serves as Professor at the University of Texas School of Biomedical Sciences and directs the Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX), the largest palliative care facility in the U.S. His work focuses on alleviating suffering for patients with advanced diseases.

• Founder & Director of MD Anderson's Palliative Care Department (since 1999)
• Executive Director of the Palliative Research Group
• Member of key organizations: American Board of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, European Association of Hospice & Palliative Care, and others

Research Contributions:

• Developed the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS), a globally adopted tool translated into 20+ languages
• Pioneered studies demonstrating palliative care reduces futile high-cost therapies while improving patient outcomes
• Advocated for palliative care in Latin America, India, and Europe, training hundreds of healthcare professionals

Awards & Recognition:

• Over 30 international awards including the National Leadership Award (AAHPM)
• Doctor Honoris Causa from University of Montreal (2023)

Publications:

• 1,400+ scientific articles in top medical journals
• 30 authored/co-authored books
• 40,000+ total citations