Herrera invited to speak at international onconephrology symposium

Guillermo A. Herrera, M.D.

Guillermo A. Herrera, M.D., professor and chair of pathology at the Whiddon College of Medicine, represented the University of South Alabama and the Department of Pathology on an international stage.

He was invited to give a lecture at the first International Onconephrology Symposium held Nov. 19–20 in Mexico City. His presentation was titled “Identification of Paraproteins (Monoclonal Proteins) in Tissues: Techniques.”

The lecture was attended by more than 100 nephrologists, oncologists and pathologists, reflecting strong interest and international collaboration across specialties dedicated to improving patient outcomes in onconephrology.

Onconephrology is a specialized field in kidney medicine (nephrology) focusing on managing kidney problems in cancer patients, addressing complications from cancer itself, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and potential kidney injury during treatment. Onconephrologists work closely with oncologists to help patients preserve kidney health while undergoing cancer treatment.

Herrera earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan. He completed his residency training in anatomic and clinical pathology at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He is certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic and clinical pathology and cytopathology.