Dr. Sutton is a translational cancer biologist, where her research team leverages molecular imaging to develop and translate therapeutics and diagnostics for cancer and inflammatory diseases. As a native Texan, Margie grew up in San Antonio, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Biology from The University of Texas at San Antonio prior to attending graduate school at the MD Anderson UT Health Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Houston, Texas. After completing her Doctor of Philosophy in 2017, Margie remained at MD Anderson Cancer Center for a postdoctoral fellowship and subsequently joined the faculty in 2022, where she is currently appointed as an Assistant Professor and Director of Education in the Department of Cancer Systems Imaging.
Dr. Sutton is an active community volunteer, who is passionate about supporting the well-being and education of children. She has volunteered with a number of organizations within the Houston community, including serving on the Board of Directors for The Junior League of Houston, Inc. and joining the Board of Directors for Literacy Now as a non-voting member in 2024. She is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Literacy Now to address the literacy crisis in Houston and support the nearly two-decade long tradition of improving the long-term success of children by empowering them to read on grade level.
