Nikolaos Vassos, Professor of Surgery and Surgical Oncology at European University Cyprus, shared on LinkedIn:
“Back from Madrid after an energising few days at the 45th Congress of the ESSO – European Society of Surgical Oncology.
Honoured to be part of an international community that is shaping the future of surgical oncology and proud to contribute to ESSO’s work from Greece and the wider region of Southeastern Europe, bringing those connections back into our research, training and patient care.
It was a privilege to return as an invited speaker for the Sarcoma Highlights. I also had the pleasure of moderating the Sarcoma poster session and chairing the Peritoneal Surface Malignancy PSM session.
On the ESSO Research Academy Advisory Board, we foster research collaboration across centres.
The proposal I put forward for a multicentre study on retroperitoneal sarcoma was warmly received at the Academy, and I look forward to working together to develop it.
What excites me about my role on the ESSO Education and Training Committee is the opportunity to help shape training pathways for the next generation of surgical oncologists.
Connecting young surgeons with mentors and specialist centres across borders is one of the most rewarding parts of this role.
A particularly meaningful moment in Madrid was receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from ESSO in recognition of outstanding dedication and commitment during my four years on the Y-ESSO Steering Committee.
I was genuinely moved and proud to receive it. The friendships and collaborations that grew out of those years mean a great deal to me.
And then there was Madrid beyond the lecture halls. Catching up with old friends, meeting new colleagues and carrying on conversations over coffee or dinner were among my favourite moments of the congress.
I’m excited to see where those conversations take us.
Thank you to everyone who made ESSO45 such a memorable meeting.
See you at the next ESSO!”
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