Vinay K. Puduvalli

Vinay K. Puduvalli serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Neuro-Oncology within the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He concurrently holds the position of Co-Director for the Brain Tumor Center, maintaining active roles in patient care, clinical trial leadership, and translational laboratory research.

His research program centers on malignant glioma therapeutics with dual emphases: epigenetic mechanisms in brain tumor biology and strategies to accelerate tumor cell death through apoptosis pathway activation. Dr. Puduvalli functions as principal investigator for multiple clinical trials testing epigenetic therapies, directly translating laboratory findings into novel treatment approaches for primary brain tumors. His work bridges basic science discovery with clinical application in neuro-oncology.

As department chair and brain tumor center co-director, he oversees institutional strategy for neuro-oncology care while maintaining hands-on involvement in both laboratory investigations and patient-facing clinical trials. His leadership positions reflect significant contributions to advancing brain tumor research and treatment protocols at MD Anderson.