Holly A. Martinson

Holly A. Martinson is an Associate Professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage's WWAMI School of Medical Education. Her research program investigates tumor microenvironments and cancer health disparities, with specific focus on mechanisms underlying heightened cancer vulnerability among Alaska Native populations.

Research encompasses:

• Tumor-immune interactions in breast cancer and leukemia
• Nanoparticle-based immunotherapy delivery systems
• Postpartum mammary gland biology and cancer susceptibility
• Molecular epidemiology of gastric cancer disparities

Publications demonstrate consistent investigation into developmental windows of cancer risk and innovative therapeutic approaches. Recent work examines nanoparticle-mediated drug delivery to myeloid-derived suppressor cells and epidemiological patterns of gastric cancer in Alaska Native communities. Collaborative projects with Alaska Native Medical Center address cancer disparity mechanisms through combined clinical and molecular approaches.

No awards or student advising are documented. Professional service includes chairing the UAA Middle College Programs and mentoring for NIH BUILD EXITO program.