C. Hidalgo

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Dr. C. Hidalgo is a leading clinical researcher in head and neck oncology, with a focused expertise in human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) and the application of liquid biopsy biomarkers. Their most cited work, "Postoperative ctHPVDNA Kinetics in Patients With HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer" (2025, 4 citations), represents a pivotal contribution to the field. In this study, Dr. Hidalgo systematically investigated the early postoperative clearance dynamics of circulating tumor HPV DNA (ctHPVDNA), a critical biomarker for detecting residual disease and guiding treatment de-escalation. By characterizing the rapid kinetics of ctHPVDNA elimination after surgery, their research provides essential evidence for using this assay to personalize postoperative surveillance and potentially reduce overtreatment. Although early in its citation history, this work is already shaping clinical protocols by establishing normative clearance timelines. Dr. Hidalgo’s contributions are helping to bridge the gap between molecular diagnostics and surgical decision-making, offering patients with HPV-positive OPSCC more precise, less toxic care. Their ongoing investigations continue to refine how ctHPVDNA monitoring can improve outcomes in this growing patient population.