Keila E. Torres

Dr. Keila E. Torres, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, serves as Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology within the Division of Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She holds a dual appointment as Professor in the Department of Genomic Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine.

Her clinical expertise focuses on soft tissue sarcomas and neurofibromatosis type 1, with surgical specialization in sarcoma treatment. As a scientist, she leads laboratory research targeting high-grade soft tissue sarcomas including Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNSTs), investigating tumor growth mechanisms and novel treatment strategies.

Dr. Torres co-directs the Sarcoma Alliance for Collaboration Accelerator Program and serves as a scientific reviewer for the Department of Defense. Her work bridges clinical practice with translational research in sarcoma biology.

• Co-Director, Sarcoma Alliance for Collaboration Accelerator Program
• Scientific Reviewer, Department of Defense

She actively mentors research trainees and contributes to clinical trials development through MD Anderson's robust research infrastructure, though specific student names and grant details are not provided in the source material. Her laboratory work directly informs clinical approaches to sarcoma treatment.