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Archana Ajmera: Meet the Experts of VIRO 2025
Aug 21, 2025, 10:23

Archana Ajmera: Meet the Experts of VIRO 2025

The Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) Virtual Congress, organized by OncoDaily, will be held on September 11–12, 2025. Chaired by Dr. Rana R. McKay with co-chair Dr. Yüksel Ürün, this year’s program will feature around 50 leading experts in renal oncology from across the globe, sharing cutting-edge updates and future perspectives.

Co-Chair of VIRO

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Rana McKay -OncoDaily

Rana McKay

Professor of Medicine and Urology at UC San Diego Health Co-leader of the GU Oncology Program at Moores Cancer Center

As Co-Chair of VIRO, Dr. Rana McKay (University of California, San Diego) opened the congress with her talk on
 “Future Directions: Emerging Agents and Combinations.”

She emphasized the momentum in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) research, highlighting how novel immunotherapies, targeted drugs, and rational combination strategies are reshaping patient care. Dr. McKay underscored the importance of personalized, biomarker-driven approaches and global collaboration, aiming to optimize survival and quality of life worldwide.

Spotlight on Archana Ajmera

Archana Ajmera, MSN, ANP-BC, is an Adult Nurse Practitioner at UC San Diego Health and a recognized expert in the supportive care and management of patients with genitourinary cancers. Based in Los Angeles, she has dedicated her career to improving patient outcomes by optimizing treatment delivery, managing complex toxicities, and ensuring continuity of care throughout the cancer journey.

At the Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) Virtual Congress 2025, Ms. Ajmera will present on “Management of IO/TKI Toxicity: Frontline Treatment Strategies for Advanced Disease.” Her session will highlight the essential role of toxicity management in maximizing the benefits of frontline immunotherapy (IO) and tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)–based regimens for advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).

Ms. Ajmera will discuss

  • Recognition and early intervention in managing IO- and TKI-related adverse events.

  • Best practices in toxicity management to maintain treatment continuity without compromising safety.

  • Multidisciplinary strategies that integrate nursing expertise into frontline care planning.

By focusing on proactive management of toxicities, Ms. Ajmera emphasizes that successful frontline treatment is not only about selecting the right therapy, but also ensuring patients can stay on therapy long enough to derive its full benefit.

Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) 2025

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