Marisol Miranda Galvis

Dr. Marisol Miranda Galvis is a Researcher at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, with dual appointments in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Population Health Science. She is based at the Georgia Cancer Center, where she contributes to clinical and translational research in hematology-oncology, particularly focusing on Myeloid Leukemia and health disparities.

Her research interests are centered on clinical and translational studies in hematology-oncology, with a strong emphasis on Myeloid Leukemia and the role of Social Determinants of Health in cancer outcomes. She is particularly committed to identifying and addressing disparities in cancer care that affect marginalized populations, integrating patient-centered approaches into her research.

The recent articles she has co-authored reflect a consistent focus on health equity, survival disparities in hematologic malignancies, and innovative telehealth interventions such as teledermatology in underserved rural communities. Her work bridges clinical research, public health, and social epidemiology, contributing to both scientific knowledge and real-world healthcare improvements.

Her scientific achievements have been recognized through several awards and grants:

• Mentee in the PRIDE Program (NHLBI, 2024)
• Faculty Inclusive Excellence Initiative Grant (2023)
• Young Investigator Travel Scholarship (SOHO, 2023)
• Public Health Grants Mentoring Program Mentee (2023)
• Augusta University Staff Council Praise Button (2023)

Dr. Miranda Galvis is actively involved in research grants and collaborative projects, particularly through her role in the Cortes Lab at the Georgia Cancer Center. Her work is supported by institutional and national programs focused on diversity, inclusion, and health equity in research. She contributes to multicenter initiatives and clinical trials aimed at improving cancer outcomes and expanding access to care for underserved populations.

She is a key member of the research team led by Dr. Jorge E. Cortes at the Georgia Cancer Center, housed in the M. Bert Storey Research Building. The team focuses on leukemia therapeutics, health disparities, teledermatology, and precision oncology, operating at the intersection of clinical innovation and public health impact.