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Brett Velasquez

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Approach:experimental assay· 3 Organism:mouse· 3 Assay:flow cytometry· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Assay:proteomics· 2 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Research Focus:differential expression· 1

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Mitochondrial Responses to Conventional and Ultra-high Dose Rate (FLASH) Radiation

Emily G. Caggiano, Maryam E. Elizondo, Alan Lopez-Hernandez, Trey Waldrop, Kevin Liu, Henry Gatica-Gutierrez, Sofía Vargas-Hernández, Nefetiti Mims, Ariana Acevedo-Diaz, Brett Velasquez, Denae Neil, Edgardo Aguilar, Matthew J. Meyer, Gloria Vittone Echeverria, Albert C. Koong, , Emil Schüler

This study investigates how FLASH and conventional radiation affect mitochondrial function in tumor and nontumorigenic cells, finding FLASH preserves mitochondrial integrity in non-tumor cells.

International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics · Jul 1, 2026Peer-reviewedCancer Biology

FLASH Radiotherapy Mitigates Radiation-Induced Lymphopenia and Prevents Immunosuppression via Chk1-STAT3 Axis Modulation in a Preclinical Thoracic Irradiation Model

Rong-Hua Tao, Kevin Liu, Edgardo A Aguilar, Min Wang, Sadhna Aggarwal, Denae W. Neill, Brett Velasquez, Sam A. Beddar, Albert C. Koong, Radhe Mohan, Emil Schüler, Steven Hsesheng Lin

This study shows FLASH radiotherapy reduces lymphocyte apoptosis and prevents immunosuppression by modulating the Chk1-STAT3 pathway in a preclinical model.

International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics · Apr 22, 2026Peer-reviewedCancer Biology

FLASH radiotherapy spares lymphocytes in tumor-draining lymph nodes and increases infiltration of immune cells in tumors

Francisco Sáenz, Brett Velasquez, Trey Waldrop, Edgardo A Aguilar, Kathryn R. Cox, Abagail M. Delahoussaye, Caddie Laberiano-Fernández, Letícia Campos Clemente, Luke Connell, Nefetiti Mims, Denae W. Neill, Edwin Roger Parra, Karen Clise-Dwyer, Emil Schüler, Michael T. Spiotto

This study shows FLASH radiotherapy preserves lymphocytes and increases immune cell infiltration in tumors, potentially improving antitumor immune responses.

bioRxiv · Apr 7, 2025 · PreprintCancer Biology