Professional Experience
- Physician in the Pediatric Oncology Department, SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Appointed Clinical Director of Oncology at the hospital since 2018 :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Previously served in research and leadership roles at University of Chicago and Boston Children’s :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Veteran investigator in clinical trials, including dendritic‑cell vaccine for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Academic Contributions
- Principal investigator in pediatric neuro‑oncology clinical trials
- Co-investigator in several open clinical studies at SJD Barcelona
- Delivered presentations on septic shock, abdominal malignancies, and pediatric bone tumors at the University of Chicago :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Mentored younger oncologists and led multidisciplinary education initiatives
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Morales La Madrid specializes in treating serious pediatric cancers with a focus on neuro-oncology and stem-cell therapies.
- Brain & spinal cord tumors: Skilled in diagnosis and treatment of pediatric CNS neoplasms
- Blood cancers & bone marrow transplantation: Manages leukemias, lymphomas, and transplant protocols
- Neuro‑oncology vaccines: Explored dendritic-cell vaccine therapies for DIPG
- Comprehensive pediatric oncology: Provides integrated care across tumor types and complications
Publications and Research
Dr. Morales La Madrid has authored approximately 49 peer-reviewed publications in pediatric neuro-oncology and immunotherapy, contributing to international trials and journals :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.
Highlights include:
- Exploration of dendritic-cell vaccines in DIPG patients
- Studies on septic complications in pediatric cancer cases
- Research on bone tumor malignancies in children
Patient Care Philosophy
- Promises empathetic care and clear communication aligned with patient and family needs
- Believes every child deserves access to potentially curative treatment :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- Supports international families with online consultations and coordinated care pathways
- Combines precision medicine and holistic approaches to improve quality of life
Professional Affiliations
- Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ASPHO since 2009 :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- Member of Catalan College of Medicine since 2013 :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
- Licensed medical specialist in pediatric hematology-oncology in Spain and Peru
FAQs
- Is Dr. Andrés Morales La Madrid board-certified?
- Yes, he is certified in pediatric hematology-oncology in Spain and Peru, with additional US training.
- What types of treatments does he provide?
- He treats pediatric leukemias, lymphomas, brain and spinal tumors, and oversees bone marrow transplants.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes, he treats children worldwide and offers online pre-consultations through the hospital’s international office.
- How long is a typical hospital stay?
- Depends on treatment: bone marrow transplants and intensive therapies may require several weeks inpatient.
- What languages does he speak?
- Dr. Morales La Madrid speaks Spanish, Catalan, and English fluently.
- Is he involved in clinical trials?
- Yes, he leads and participates in neuro-oncology and hematology clinical trials, including DIPG vaccine studies.
- Can families request a second opinion?
- Yes, international second opinions are available via telemedicine to guide treatment planning.
