Matthew Sander
Houston
Summary
MD Candidate (Baylor College of Medicine, Class of 2026) with a BS in Neuroscience (UT Austin). Passionate about general surgery, surgical oncology research, and leadership in medicine.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Student Research Assistant
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Dedicated a research year to surgical oncology and cardiothoracic surgery.
- Developed clinical database of hepatocellular carcinoma resection patients using REDCap.
- Performed data analysis on neoadjuvant vs upfront resection (manuscripts pending).
- Reviewed literature on neoadjuvant therapy in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
- Assisted AI/ML project on HCC resection margins and obesity’s effect on PD outcomes.
- Contributed to risk score development for chronic lung allograft dysfunction.
- Completed Data Science Certificate (edX).
Emergency Medical Technician Field Supervisor
Nurse Management EMS
Houston
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided emergency stabilization and hospital transfers in the Houston area.
- Promoted to Field Supervisor after several months.
- Supervised ambulance teams, managed supplies, and oversaw transport documentation.
Summer Research Intern
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted in vitro and in vivo experiments on experimental therapeutics.
- Maintained and propagated oncologic cell lines.
- Created a novel cell/tissue inventory database using FileMakerPro.
- Performed stable transfections introducing luciferase and EGFP genes.
PLUS Peer Coordinator
Sanger Learning Center, UT Austin
Austin
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Recruited and trained 17 volunteers for Organic Chemistry I.
- Designed problem sets and study guides, led weekly reviews.
PLUS Facilitator
Sanger Learning Center, UT Austin
Austin
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Led study groups for Fundamentals of Biochemistry.
- Facilitated team-based learning and exam preparation.
Emergency Center Volunteer
Ben Taub General Hospital
Houston
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Supplied shock rooms with equipment and assisted nursing staff.
- Observed emergency care and participated in teaching sessions.
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
Baylor College of Medicine
05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Texas at Austin
05.2020
Skills
- R
- Matlab
- Python
- Excel
- REDCap
- Animal models
- Cell culture
- PCR
- FACS
- Imaging (confocal, MRI, BLI)
- Clinical research
- Data analysis
Scholarly Work
· Zielinski R, Zal T, Grela K, Skora S, Fokt I, Sander M, Remiszewski M, Felix E, Shanmugasundaram M, Priebe W. Dose and schedule-dependent efficacy of liposomal Annamycin in pre-clinical models of acute myeloid leukemia. Poster presented at: AACR-NCI-EORTC Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics International Conference; 2019 Oct 26-30; Boston, MA.
· Zielinski R, Grela K, Skora S, Fokt I, Sander M, Didluch A, Priebe W. Liposomal Annamycin Inhibition of Lung Localized Breast Cancer. Poster presented at: 42nd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2019 Dec 10-14; San Antonio, TX.
· Zielinski R, Grela K, Skora S, Jacamo R, Fokt I, Sander M, Remiszewski M, Felix E, Shanmugasundaram M, Zal MA, Andreeff M. Biodistribution and Efficacy of L-Annamycin in a Novel Imageable AML Mouse Model. Blood. 2019;134(Supplement_1):5150.
· Sander M, Kotta PA. MRSA: An Uncommon Cause of UTI. Society of Hospital Medicine Houston Chapter Virtual Conference 2023.
· Pena AL, Salan-Gomez M, Sander M, Fernandez R, Garcha P, Mattar A, Elsenousi A, Shafii A, Loor G. Baseline Lung Allograft Dysfunction: Clinical Characteristics, Outcomes, and Contributing Factors. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2024 Apr 1;43(4):S445-6.
· Engebretson H, Blackburn K, Sander M, Anbarasu C, Hsu C, Silberfein EJ, Awad S, Choi E, Chai C, Camp ER, Van Buren G, Fisher W, Erstad DJ. Impact of Obesity on Pancreaticoduodenectomy Perioperative Outcomes. Annals of Surgical Oncology. (2025 Manuscript Submitted).
· Guinn T, Miles T, Hills E, Sander M, Nguyen A, Fernandez R, Loor G, Ghanta R, Rana A. A Novel Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction (CLAD) Risk Score. Academic Surgical Congress 2026. (Abstract Submitted).
· Sander M, Manisundaram N, Camp ER, Erstad DJ. Taking Advantage of the Chemotherapeutically Altered Tumor Microenvironment in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. (Manuscript in preparation, anticipated submission September 2025).
· Sander M, Nack T, Erstad DJ. Upfront Locoregional Therapy Prior to Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Fails to Improve Survival and Recurrence Outcomes: A Single Center Experience. South Texas Chapter ACS Annual Meeting 2026. (Abstract pending submission September 2025).
Timeline
Medical Student Research Assistant
Baylor College of Medicine
07.2024 - 06.2025
Emergency Medical Technician Field Supervisor
Nurse Management EMS
07.2020 - 06.2021
Summer Research Intern
MD Anderson Cancer Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
PLUS Peer Coordinator
Sanger Learning Center, UT Austin
01.2019 - 05.2019
PLUS Facilitator
Sanger Learning Center, UT Austin
08.2018 - 12.2018
Emergency Center Volunteer
Ben Taub General Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018
Doctor of Medicine -
Baylor College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Texas at Austin
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