Dr. Kristina A Butler, M.D., M.S., conducts extensive research on malignant and benign gynecologic conditions. She is a chair of the Community Engagement Committee, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and a co-chair of Gynecologic Oncology Specialty Interest Group, Mayo Clinic. She received her BS in Biology, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Texas at Arlington, and an MD in Alpha Omega Alpha, Honors, from Texas Tech School of Medicine. She leverages immunotherapy and innovative surgical techniques to find new and better ways to treat gynecologic cancers. Her research initiatives aim to advance the understanding of tumor immunology, fat metabolism, and the tumor microenvironment in endometrial cancer. She also develops clinical trials to improve early detection and treatment outcomes for gynecologic cancers. She is a member of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, and an editorial board member of the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.