Samuel Alvarez Arguedas, Ph.D.

Samuel Alvarez-Arguedas, Ph.D., is an Assistant Instructor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern and a member of its Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine.

Originally from Zargaoza, Spain, Dr. Alvarez-Arguedas holds a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, a master's degree in molecular and cell biology, as well as a doctorate in molecular and cellular biology, all of which he earned at the University of Zaragoza. 

Prior to joining the UT Southwestern faculty in 2024, Dr. Alvarez Arguedas conducted postdoctoral research in the Khader Lab at Washington University in St. Louis and then in the Shiloh Lab at UT Southwestern.

Dr. Alvarez-Arguedas' research interests include the study of the role of a very rare and specialized cell called microfold cells in the development of mucosal immunity in the upper airway against different pathogens. His investigations have resulted in publications peer-reviewed journals, and scientific meeting contributions in different parts of the world.

Dr. Alvarez-Arguedas is active in several professional societies, including the Spanish Society of Microbiology, the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS), and the American Society for Microbiology, which he serves as a mentor in the Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship.

Outside of the lab, Dr. Alvarez-Arguedas enjoys spending time with his family and friends during outdoor activities, cooking Spanish food, reading, and running (a lot).