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Sep 8, 2025, 13:40

Armine Badeyan: 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 Armine Badeyan

Dr. Badeyan is the Acting Director at the Radioisotope Production Center in Yerevan, Armenia.

At the Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) Virtual Congress 2025, Dr. Badeyan will present on “Radiological Assessment of Small Renal Masses.” Her presentation will explore:

The role of advanced radiological imaging in the diagnosis and characterization of small renal tumors.
Application of nuclear medicine techniques, including PET and CT, to improve diagnostic accuracy.
Innovations in image-guided clinical decision-making for renal masses.
Challenges and future directions in imaging technologies aiding renal oncology.

Dr. Badeyan brings extensive expertise in nuclear medicine and radiological sciences, emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge imaging modalities to enhance renal tumor evaluation and patient care.

Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) 2025