Krina K. Patel

Krina K. Patel, MD, MSc, serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma within the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Her clinical and research work focuses on advancing treatments for hematologic malignancies through innovative immunotherapeutic approaches.

Dr. Patel's research spans Lymphoma, Myeloma, Hematology, Oncology, CAR T-cell Therapy, and Gut Microbiome interactions. Her recent work highlighted in institutional news examines how gut microbiome composition influences CAR T cell therapy responses and side effects, contributing to personalized treatment strategies for blood cancers. This research bridges translational science with clinical oncology to optimize patient outcomes.

At MD Anderson, she actively participates in clinical trials and patient care within specialized cancer centers, leveraging the institution's resources for novel therapeutic development. Her work aligns with MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through integrated research, treatment, and prevention initiatives in hematologic malignancies.