Iva Nikles: 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 Iva Nikles

Dr. Nikles is a Medical Oncologist at University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia.

At the Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) Virtual Congress 2025, Dr. Nikles will present on “The Current State of Renal Oncology in Croatia.” Her presentation will address:

• Epidemiology and management of renal cancer in Croatia.
• Challenges faced by the Croatian healthcare system in diagnosis and treatment access.
• Advances in clinical protocols and integration of novel therapies for renal cancer patients.
• Research initiatives and collaboration efforts aimed at enhancing renal oncology care.

With a strong clinical background and research interest, Dr. Nikles is dedicated to advancing renal oncology care and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration in Croatia.

Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) 2025