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Dr. Natalia Castro
Specialist in Medical Oncology.
Primary focus on the study and treatment of thoracic tumors and the development of clinical trials. Researcher in new biomarkers of resistance to immunotherapy.
Works at:
Navarre headquarters
Be part of:
Clínica Universidad de Navarra
Cancer Center Clínica Universidad de Navarra
Professional career
Graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 2016 from the University of Navarra.
Specialist in Medical Oncology in 2022 from the University Hospital of Navarra.
Consultant in the Thoracic Tumor Unit at the University Hospital of Navarra (2022) and Clínica San Miguel (2022–2024).
Currently pursuing a PhD in Health Sciences at the Public University of Navarra.
Completed the SEOM Master’s Degree in Medical Oncology at the University of Girona (2021), the ESMO Examination (2021), the University Diploma in Immuno-Oncology at the University of Navarra (2023), and the Expert Certificates in Lung Cancer and Precision Oncology at Francisco de Vitoria University (2024).
RESEARCH AREAS
- Researcher at the Translational Medical Oncology Unit of Navarrabiomed-Idisna since 2022.
- Has collaborated in research projects focused on identifying biomarkers associated with resistance to immunotherapy in lung and digestive cancers, as well as in projects related to the development of digestive cancer in young patients.
AREAS OF INTEREST
- Study and treatment of thoracic tumors.
- Research on biomarkers of resistance to immunotherapy.
Activity
In teaching
In research
- Has participated in more than 20 presentations at national and international conferences, contributed to over 5 scientific articles, and co-authored 3 book chapters (1 as first author).