University of Miami
Miami, United States
Dr. Macarena de la Fuente currently serves as the Chief of the Division of Neuro-Oncology and Program Director of the Neuro-Oncology Fellowship at University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is a neuro-oncologist who specializes in the care of patients with primary brain tumors. Dr. de la Fuente completed her Neuro-Oncology Fellowship at Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Dr. de la Fuente conducts research in an effort to develop innovative, more effective treatments for primary brain tumors in both the upfront and recurrent settings. Her research interest focuses on IDH-mutant gliomas, specifically investigating radiographic biomarkers for these tumors. She also has an interest in addressing disparities in the Hispanic/Latino brain tumor population.