Kevin T. Nead, MD, MPhil

Kevin T. Nead, MD, MPhil, is an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. His research focuses on radiation oncology, prostate and testicular cancer, and the cardiovascular complications of cancer therapies. Recent work investigates immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced vascular senescence, the genetic etiology of testicular germ cell tumors via whole-genome analyses, and how cancer reprograms the vascular microenvironment to promote atherosclerosis. He also examines the impact of American Heart Association cardiovascular health metrics on cancer outcomes. His translational research bridges oncology, cardiology, and genetics to improve cancer care and survivorship.