Dr. Jennifer McQuade

Jennifer L. McQuade, MD, MS, MA, FASCO, is a melanoma medical oncologist and physician–scientist at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she serves as an Associate Professor. She specializes in caring for patients with melanoma, with a focus on improving how patients respond to treatment and why some therapies stop working over time. Her work uses a “bench-to-bedside-and-back” approach, translating what she sees in the clinic into research studies and clinical trials. She has led innovative trials exploring how factors like diet and the gut microbiome may influence cancer treatment outcomes, helping expand more personalized and less invasive treatment strategies for patients.

Dr. McQuade is widely recognized for her contributions to melanoma research and patient care, with invited presentations at major conferences such as American Society of Clinical Oncology and publications in leading medical journals. A Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, she is committed to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. Her training includes Baylor College of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and MD Anderson, along with additional study in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a Fulbright scholar in Shanghai. She brings a holistic, patient-centered perspective to care, combining cutting-edge research with a focus on improving quality of life for patients throughout their cancer journey.