Scientist
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Dr. Tauro is a pharmaceutical chemist and preclinical oncology scientist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in multiple myeloma research. Her work focuses on preclinical models used to dissect the tumor immune microenvironment and metastatic process, with a strong emphasis on translating scientific findings into drug development opportunities. Dr. Tauro has expertise spanning all stages of the process, including preclinical research, biomarker discovery, and intellectual property management. She has cultivated strong collaborative relationships with national and international leaders in the oncologic field, driving advancements in multiple myeloma therapies. Recently, Dr. Tauro has leveraged cutting-edge spatial transcriptomics technologies to map gene expression within the tumor microenvironment at high resolution, providing unprecedented insights into cellular interactions and heterogeneity in multiple myeloma.