Kleida Mati: 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 Kleida Mati

Dr. Mati is a Medical Oncologist at the Albania American Hospital. She focuses on advancing renal oncology care amid the evolving healthcare landscape in Albania.

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

• Epidemiology and trends in renal cancer incidence and outcomes in Albania.
• Challenges faced by the Albanian healthcare system in diagnosis, treatment access, and follow-up care for renal cancer patients.
• Efforts to implement international clinical guidelines and multidisciplinary collaboration in oncology care.
• Strategies to improve patient outcomes through education, early diagnosis, and integration of novel therapies.

Dr. Mati’s work emphasizes the unique regional characteristics and the ongoing development needed to enhance renal oncology care in Albania.

Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) 2025