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Dr. Maria Velez is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is deeply involved in clinical trials focused on patients with lung and head and neck cancers, with a particular interest in improving access and accrual to clinical trials for non-English speakers. Dr. Velez completed her Fellowship in Hematology Oncology at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2024, and holds an MD from Universidad CES in Medellin, Colombia, obtained in 2014. Additionally, she earned her MS from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2023, and completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2020. Dr. Velez has co-authored several significant publications, including those regarding the effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors and the systemic immune dysfunction in cancer patients. Her research is characterized by a commitment to advancing the field of oncology through meticulous clinical research and patient care.
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