Jennifer Leigh Mcquade MD, MS, MA, LAc

Jennifer L. McQuade, MD, MS, MA is an Assistant Professor and Physician Scientist in Melanoma Medical Oncology. Dr. McQuade completed her medical training at Baylor College of Medicine, residency at the University of Pennsylvania, and her fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and then spent two years in MD Anderson's prestigious Advanced Scholar program conducting research and completing a Master's in Science in Clinical and Translational Science prior to joining the clinical faculty in 2018.

Her research focuses on how lifestyle factors influence melanoma biology and the anti-tumor immune response with the goal of developing novel strategies to improve outcomes in melanoma. In addition, Dr. McQuade holds a Master's degree in traditional Chinese medicine, spending time as a Fulbright fellow in China, and conduct studies of integrative therapies for symptom control in cancer.