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Aug 30, 2025, 18:59

Aristotelis Bamias: 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.

The congress is free to attend.
Register via the link.

Co-Chair of VIRO

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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 Aristotelis Bamias

Prof. Aristotelis Bamias is a Professor of Internal Medicine-Oncology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Practicing Medical Oncologist at the 2nd Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, ATTIKON University Hospital in Athens. Prof. Bamias’s main research focus in oncology is urogenital and gynaecological tumours.

At the Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) Virtual Congress 2025, Prof. Bamias will present on “The Current State of Renal Oncology in Greece.” His presentation will cover:

The evolving landscape of renal cancer diagnosis and treatment in Greece.
Challenges and advancements within the Greek healthcare system regarding renal oncology.
Insights from local clinical practices and research initiatives shaping patient care.
Future directions aimed at improving outcomes and fostering collaboration in renal oncology across Greece.

With his vast clinical expertise and academic leadership, Prof. Bamias highlights a comprehensive, country-specific perspective on renal oncology, emphasizing the importance of continued innovation and multidisciplinary approaches in improving patient care in Greece.

Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) 2025

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