Dr Javier-David Benitez-Fuentes

Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Alicante, Spain

Dr Javier David Benítez Fuentes completed his training in Medical Oncology at Hospital Clínico San Carlos in Madrid, Spain. He subsequently worked in the United Kingdom at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff (Wales), gaining international experience in cancer care.

Dr Benítez holds a Master’s degree in Molecular Oncology and another in Tropical Medicine and International Health. He currently works at Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Spain, where he coordinates the thoracic cancer unit. His main clinical and research interests include thoracic malignancies, precision oncology, immunotherapy biomarkers, and the intersection between social determinants of health and cancer outcomes.

Dr Benítez has contributed to multicenter projects in lung and breast cancer, as well as studies on infectious diseases in immunocompromised patients. He is principal investigator in various clinical trials, and his academic work includes systematic reviews, translational research, and health policy analyses, with publications in international peer-reviewed journals.

Dr Benítez is an active member of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), participating in the Social Determinants Working Group, and collaborates with international networks dedicated to advancing global oncology and cancer care equity. He is also a UICC fellow, serves on the editorial boards of several oncology journals, and is a regular peer reviewer for international publications.