Dr. Enrique Soto

Dr. Enrique Soto, MD, MSc, is a board-certified geriatric oncologist and physician-scientist specializing in the care of older adults with cancer. He serves as a faculty member at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán in Mexico City and holds an academic appointment at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Dr. Soto earned his medical degree from Universidad La Salle, completed his internal medicine residency at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición, and pursued fellowship training in geriatric oncology at McGill University in Canada. He also earned a Master of Science in Epidemiology, strengthening his expertise in research design and analysis. He is recognized internationally for his leadership in advancing geriatric oncology in Latin America.

Dr. Soto’s research focuses on improving cancer care for older patients through the integration of comprehensive geriatric assessments into oncology practice. His work addresses frailty, treatment tolerance, and polypharmacy, with the goal of tailoring cancer therapies to the physiological needs of older adults rather than chronological age. He has contributed to multiple international initiatives, including those led by the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG), where he has been involved in developing clinical guidelines and educational programs. His research has informed strategies to reduce treatment-related toxicity, improve functional outcomes, and enhance quality of life for older cancer patients.

In addition to his clinical and research leadership, Dr. Soto is a strong advocate for health equity and the reduction of disparities in cancer care for aging populations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international oncology and geriatrics conferences, and mentored medical students, residents, and fellows pursuing careers in academic medicine. Through his commitment to research, education, and patient-centered care, Dr. Enrique Soto continues to shape the field of geriatric oncology and improve outcomes for older adults with cancer.