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Daniela Matei, MD, Oncology, Houston, TX

Daniela E Matei MD

Gynecologic Cancer, Hematologic Oncology


Executive Director, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center; Professor, Medicine, Northwestern University

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  • 6445 Main Street, Floor 24Houston, TX 77030

  • Phone+1 713-441-9948

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Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1999 - 2002
  • Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital
    Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 1999
  • Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital
    Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
    Carol Davila University of Medicine and PharmacyClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1996 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2015 - 2029
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2026 - 2028
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2002 - 2017
  • Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 25 Cancer Center Leadership Moves in 2026
    25 Cancer Center Leadership Moves in 2026March 5th, 2026
  • Houston Methodist Awarded $4M Grant to Recruit Head of Neal Cancer Center
    Houston Methodist Awarded $4M Grant to Recruit Head of Neal Cancer CenterFebruary 26th, 2026
  • Targeting Tumor Metabolism to Trigger Cancer Cell Death
    Targeting Tumor Metabolism to Trigger Cancer Cell DeathJune 4th, 2025

Grant Support

  • Northwestern University Lead Academic Participating SiteNORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO2026–2032
  • Lipid Unsaturation Drives Ovarian Cancer ProgressionMETHODIST HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE2018–2031
  • Understanding Metabolic Reprogramming in Platinum Resistant Ovarian CancerJESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER2022–2027
  • Northwestern University Center for Chromatin NanoImaging in Cancer (NU-CCNIC)NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY2021–2026
  • Northwestern University Lead Academic Participating SiteNORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO2019–2026

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