Natalia Castro Unanua

Dr. Natalia Castro Unanua is a Medical Oncology Specialist and Researcher at the Translational Medical Oncology Unit of Navarrabiomed-Idisna (Public University of Navarra), working at the University Clinic of Navarra's Cancer Center. She focuses on thoracic tumors and immunotherapy resistance biomarkers while pursuing a PhD in Health Sciences at the Public University of Navarra.

Her educational background includes:

• Medicine and Surgery degree from University of Navarra (2016)
• Medical Oncology Specialist certification at University Hospital of Navarra (2022)
• SEOM Master's Degree in Medical Oncology from University of Girona (2021)
• Immuno-Oncology Degree from University of Navarra (2023)
• Expert Degree in Lung Cancer and Precision Oncology from Francisco de Vitoria University (2024)

Her research centers on thoracic tumor treatment, immunotherapy resistance biomarkers in lung and digestive cancers, and digestive cancer in young patients. She has contributed to over 5 scientific articles, 3 book chapters (including a first-author chapter), and 20+ conference presentations across national and international forums.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Award for the best final project in Precision Oncology from Francisco de Vitoria University (2024)

As an active member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), she conducts translational research within Navarrabiomed's Translational Medical Oncology Unit to bridge laboratory findings with clinical cancer treatments.