Juan Vasquez

Juan Vasquez, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology) at Yale School of Medicine, with a focus on pediatric cancers including brain tumors, sarcomas, and blood cancers. He leads research on immunotherapy approaches to enhance immune responses in pediatric tumors, particularly gliomas. As Associate Program Director of the Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, he trains future specialists in the field.

Education:

• MD: Brown University (2010)
• BA: Harvard University (2006)
• Pediatric Residency: Brown Medical School/Rhode Island Hospital (2013)
• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship: Yale School of Medicine (2016)

Research Interests: Dr. Vasquez develops novel immunotherapy strategies for pediatric cancers, including targeting DNA repair pathways and exploiting tumor-specific vulnerabilities. His work integrates preclinical models (e.g., syngeneic glioma models) with clinical trials, emphasizing translational research.

Awards & Honors:

• Hyundai Hope on Wheels Scholar Hope Grant (2022)
• NIH K08 Career Development Award (2021)
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2022)

Grants & Clinical Trials: He leads studies on PARP inhibitors, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and novel therapies for gliomas and sarcomas. Current trials include investigations of CRISPR CAR T-cell therapies and combination immunotherapy strategies.

Labs & Teams: Directs the Vasquez Lab, focusing on tumor immunology and precision oncology. Collaborates with teams at the Yale Cancer Center and Janeway Society.