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From leading through the COVID-19 crisis to transforming cancer care — what does it take to build a healthcare system that saves lives?

In this episode of World Health Voices by OncoDaily, Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan, Editor-in-Chief of OncoDaily and Candidate for WHO Director-General, speaks with Adam Vojtěch, Minister of Health of the Czech Republic, about leadership, healthcare reform and the future of cancer care.

Appointed Health Minister at just 31, Vojtěch reflects on the most challenging period of his life, the urgency of reducing cancer treatment delays, the importance of specialized cancer centers, and the role...

In this episode of OncoInfluencer Series by OncoDaily TV, host Dr. Shushan Hovsepyan, Pediatric oncologist, Co-chair of SIOP GHN Research and Innovation Working group, SVP OncoDaily, sits down with Dr. Gilberto Lopes, Chief of the Division of Medical Oncology and Associate Director and Medical Director for International Programmes at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, to talk about about his personal journey in oncology, cancer research, global health equity, and leadership.

Dr. Lopes shares how cancer and cancer care inaccessibility affected his family long before he became an oncologist. That experience became an important motivation for...

From treating patients to shaping the future of healthcare for an entire nation.

In a new episode of World Health Voices by OncoDaily, Dr Gevorg Tamamyan sits down with Prof. Elsa Nkana Joséphine Ayo épouse Bivigou, Minister of Health of Gabon, for a conversation about medicine, leadership, and the future of healthcare in Africa.

A practicing cardiologist, professor, and Minister of Health, Prof. Ayo épouse Bivigou shares her journey from medical training in Belgium to returning to Gabon with a mission to improve healthcare and expand access to quality treatment.

The conversation goe...

What happens when a breast surgeon realizes that treating individual patients is not enough to change cancer outcomes?

In this episode of OncoInfluencer Series by OncoDaily TV, host Dr. Shushan Hovsepyan, Pediatric oncologist, Co-chair of SIOP GHN Research and Innovation Working group, SVP OncoDaily, speaks with Dr. Maira Caleffi, Founder and Chair of FEMAMA, Head of the Breast Unit and Prevention Programmes at Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Brazil.

From her early interest in biochemistry and medicine to her specialized training in London and research in cancer genetics, Dr. Caleffi reflects on the experiences that shaped...

In this episode of OncoInfluencers on OncoDaily TV, Dr. Shushan Hovsepyan sits down with Prof. Jeff Dunn, Chief of Mission and Head of Research at the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Past President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC, 2022–2024), for a conversation about leadership, global health challenges, and the future of cancer control.

Taking office in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prof. Dunn faced the challenge of reconnecting a disrupted global cancer community, rebuilding international collaboration, and advancing access to essential cancer medicines at a...

In this episode of OnCoffee, Vahe Grigoryan, Editorial Director of OncoDaily, speaks with Dr. Karsten Michael Warwas, a physician and researcher at Heidelberg University Hospital and the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Heidelberg. Drawing on his background in biomedical sciences, immunology, and medicine, Karsten discusses the challenges of translating scientific discoveries into meaningful advances in cancer care.

They explore the potential of bispecific antibodies and T-cell engagers in solid tumors, examining why promising laboratory findings can be difficult to reproduce in clinical practice. The conversation covers tumor heterogeneity, the immunosuppressive...

In this episode of OncoInfluencers on OncoDaily TV, Dr. Shushan Hovsepyan sits down with Dr. Matti Aapro, President of the Sharing Progress in Cancer Care (SPCC) Association, Board Member at the Genolier Cancer Center, and Chairman of the Editorial Board of OncoDaily Medical Journal.

But this conversation goes beyond titles.

Dr. Aapro looks back on the encounters that shaped his life—from once dreaming of becoming an architect to finding his calling in oncology, from the mentors who influenced him to the patients he still carries with hi...

We know more about preventing, detecting, and treating cancer than ever before. So why is most of the world still unable to access it?

In this episode of World Health Voices on OncoDaily TV, Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan sits down with Dr. Julie R. Gralow, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of ASCO, for a powerful conversation about inequality, access, and the future of global cancer care.

Dr. Gralow reflects on a striking reality: while oncology is advancing at extraordinary speed, many patients still lack access even to basic cancer medicines, timely diagnosis, and...

In this episode of Experts by Experience by OncoDaily, Carmen Monge speaks with JJ Singleton, a colorectal cancer survivor and patient advocate from the United States, about his nearly 11-year cancer journey, clinical trials, AYA cancer survivorship, and the importance of community and patient advocacy.

JJ shares how his cancer journey progressed from diagnosis and treatment to metastatic disease and a clinical trial that became a major turning point in his care. He discusses the realities of living with cancer long-term, the mental and emotional impact of cancer, and...

In this episode OncoInfluencers on OncoDaily TV,  Dr. Shushan Hovsepyan, Senior Vice President at OncoDaily, sits down with Professor Hesham Elghazaly, President of the Egyptian Cancer Society, Chairman of the National Committee for the Presidential Initiative for Women's Health, Head of the Medical and Scientific Research Institute at Ain Shams University and Founder and CEO of Alpha Cure Oncology Center, to reflect on his journey into oncology, the mentors and experiences that shaped his career, and his philosophy of leadership, teamwork, failure, and persistence. 

Professor Elghazaly discusses Egypt’s efforts to transform cancer care, particularly through the Pres...

In this episode of On Coffee, Vahe Grigoryan, Editorial Director of OncoDaily, speaks with Dr. Vivek Ghosh, a clinical oncologist from Nepal specializing in radiation oncology. They discuss his journey from Nepal to India and Canada, his training at All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Cancer Care Manitoba, and his decision to return home to serve patients in Nepal.

We dive into the differences between cancer care in high- and low-resource settings, what healthcare systems can learn from each other, and why more technology does not always mean better oncology...

In this episode of Open Doors by OncoDaily, Dr. Ioanna Nixon and Dr. Vilma Pacheco Barcia are joined by Stefanos Xenos, karate world champion, elite athlete, and European champion, for a thoughtful conversation about the mindset behind high performance and the lessons that extend far beyond sport.

Stefanos reflects on how karate shaped his character, the role of preparation and self-talk when facing pressure, and what losing can teach us when we take the time to reflect and learn. He also discusses why even experienced professionals must...

Is global health designed to save lives or for those who can afford it?

In this episode of World Health Voices on OncoDaily TV, Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan sits down with H.E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), and a leading advocate for women, girls and human development across Africa.

In an open and wide-ranging conversation, they explore global health inequality, vaccine access, cancer care, Africa’s brain drain, and the responsibility of governments and global partners to build stronger, more se...

Cancer treatments have transformed patient outcomes, but one major challenge remains: treatment resistance. 

In this video on OncoDaily TV, Dr. Elen Baloyan sits down with Dr. Lynda Chin, Co-founder & CEO of Apricity Health, National Academy of Medicine member and cancer genomic scientist, to discuss one of oncology's biggest obstacles.

Dr. Chin explains why resistance, rather than the lack of effective first-line therapies, is now the greatest barrier to long-term cancer control. She introduces the concept of Perturbation Response Discovery, a new strategy that uses blood-based monitoring to detect resistance earlier than imaging and before it b...

In this episode of World Health Voices on OncoDaily TV, Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan sits down with Dr. Shaalan Beg, Chief Medical Officer of ConcertAI, to talk about AI rapidly entering real-world oncology, and how can it actually improve patient care without replacing physicians.

Dr. Beg disscusses how agentic AI is being developed for specific clinical tasks, why specialized healthcare AI needs more than general medical knowledge, highlighting the importance of proprietary clinical data, electronic medical records, clinical trial data, and the expertise of experienced clinicians. He also discusses the challenges of AI hallucinations, the safeguards...

She Left Hollywood To Fight Cancer | Stephanie Kauffman

In this episode of World Health Voices on OncoDaily TV, Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan sits down with Stephanie Kauffman, CEO of the Melanoma Research Alliance, for an inspiring conversation about a personal journey from Hollywood to cancer research.

She shares how her experience building global entertainment partnerships - including helping turn the Minions into a billion-dollar phenomenon, shaped the way she approaches cancer research today. She explains the power of storytelling to make science understandable, inspire action, and mobilize funding for research.

This episode also explores...

In the first episode of Experts by Experience by OncoDaily, Carmen Monge speaks with Pablo Allard, a childhood cancer survivor from Chile whose personal journey has shaped his work in cancer advocacy, psycho-oncology, survivorship, and policy.

As we mark September — Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, also known as Gold September — Pablo shares why the voices and lived experiences of childhood cancer survivors must have a place in cancer policymaking, research, and patient care. The conversation explores the often-overlooked mental health and psychosocial challenges of survivorship, the importance of peer support, and the need...

In this episode of World Health Voices on OncoDaily TV,  Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan sits down with Dr. Christian Ntizimira, Founder and Executive Director of the African Center for Research on End-of-Life Care (ACREOL), to talk about the evolution of palliative care in Rwanda and the story behind efforts to strengthen research, education, and advocacy in the field. 

The discussion explores what palliative care really means, why it is often misunderstood as end-of-life care, and how changing perceptions can improve access and quality of life for patients and families. The conversation also highlights the work of ACREOL, its co...

In this episode of World Health Voices of OncoDaily, Gevorg Tamamyan speaks with Priti Patnaik, founder and Editor-in-Chief of Geneva Health Files, about the politics, power structures, financing, and accountability challenges shaping global health.

Patnaik explains why she launched Geneva Health Files during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it grew into an independent, reader-funded publication covering global health diplomacy and negotiations. She discusses her reporting on the WHO pandemic agreement, amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR), WTO intellectual-property negotiations, and the ongoing pathogen access and benefit-sharing discussions.

The conversation also explores the challenges of...

In this episode of MedNews Week, presented in partnership with OncoDaily TV, we sit down with Dr. Karine Tawagi, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and practicing medical oncologist at the University of Illinois Chicago, as well as a Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program Director to discuss evolving treatment paradigms in muscle-invasive bladder cancer. She discusses emerging perioperative chemoimmunotherapy, antibody-drug conjugates, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and biomarker-driven strategies.

Could ctDNA and molecular biomarkers help identify patients who need treatment escalation, or enable safer bladder-preserving approaches? Dr. Tawagi examines organ-sparing strategies, trimodal therapy, ctDNA-guided treatment, and HER2-directed approaches, while reflecting on...

In this episode of World Health Voices on OncoDaily TV, Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan sits down with Jim Weiss, Chairman and Founder of Real Chemistry, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, healthcare communications, entrepreneurship, oncology innovation, and the experiences that shaped his mission.

Jim Weiss reflects on building Real Chemistry from the ground up into a global healthcare communications and consulting organization, and sharing how setbacks, relationships, clients, and talented people helped drive each new breakthrough. 

Throughout the interview, Jim shares lessons on building a company through relationships, great people, and great clients, and the importance o...

In this video on OncoDaily TV, Dr. Sergey Badalyan sits down with Dr. Robert Lentz, Medical Director for Oncology at Natera, to discuss the Natera's latest gastrointestinal oncology research presented at ASCO 2026 and ESMO GI 2026, the future of precision oncology and personalized cancer care.

The discussion explores how serial ctDNA testing with Signatera is helping personalize treatment decisions for patients with colorectal cancer. 

Dr. Lentz explains the newest findings from the GALAXY study, real-world immunotherapy analyses, and research in resected colorectal liver metastases, while discussing what these results could mean for clinical practice a...

In this episode of the OncoDaily TV - Oncoinfluencers series, host Shushan Hovsepyan welcomes Kathleen M. Schmeler, MD, Associate Vice President and Professor of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Schmeler discusses the challenges of ensuring that women who screen positive receive timely diagnosis and treatment, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. She also shares insights from her work with Ministries of Health in Zambia, Mozambique, and Indonesia and explains what makes global oncology partnerships effective.

Dr. Schmeler also discusses caring for underserved populations at Lyndon...

In this episode of World Health Voices on OncoDaily TV, Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan sits down with Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, The Minister of Health of Rwanda, to talk about Rwanda’s ambitious Mission 2027 - a national effort to accelerate cervical cancer elimination and save lives through prevention, HPV vaccination, screening, early diagnosis, and treatment.

The conversation examines how Rwanda turned an ambitious goal into a measurable national commitment, why the country believes it can move faster than the WHO ’s 2030 targets, and how community engagement, health-system integration, partnerships, and data-driven decision-making are helping drive progress.

The disc...

In this episode of Global Health Unpacked on OncoDaily , host Dr. Gvantsa Khizanishvili sits down with Dr. Maira Caleffi, surgical oncologist dedicated to breast cancer, Head of the Breast Center Department at Hospital Moinhos de Vento in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and UICC Board member, to talk about why cancer in women must be viewed as a broader global health issue. 

The conversation explores why cancer in women must be addressed beyond the traditional focus on breast and cervical cancer, and why governments, financial institutions, businesses, technology companies, medical societies, and patient organizations all have a role to p...

In this episode of Global Health Unpacked on#OncoDaily , host Dr. Gvantsa Khizanishvili sits down with Dr. Maira Caleffi, surgical oncologist dedicated to breast cancer, Head of the Breast Center Department at Hospital Moinhos de Vento in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and UICC Board member, to talk about why cancer in women must be viewed as a broader global health issue. 

The conversation explores why cancer in women must be addressed beyond the traditional focus on breast and cervical cancer, and why governments, financial institutions, businesses, technology companies, medical societies, and patient organizations all have a role to p...

In this episode of Empowering Oncologists on OncoDaily TV, host Dr. Jasmine Kamboj sits down with Dr. Marilyn Heine, Medical Oncologist at Drexel University and Chair Elect AMA Board of Trustees, for an inspiring conversation focused on the policy and systemic challenges affecting oncologists and patients, as well as the advocacy efforts in addressing them.

Dr. Heine shares her career journey and discusses her work in physician advocacy and healthcare policy. The conversation explores prior authorization and how delays and denials can affect cancercare , physician burnout, and patient outcomes. 

Dr. Heine explains advocacy efforts to i...

In this episode on OncoDaily, Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan sits down with Dr. Beatrice Addai Wiafe, Chief Executive Officer at Peace and Love Hospitals, for an inspiring conversation about her remarkable journey in medicine, cancer advocacy, and building stronger cancer care systems in Africa.

Dr. Beatrice Addai Wiafe shares about her fight for education, her journey from Ghana to medical school in the Soviet Union, and return to Ghana with determination to use her knowledge to improve healthcare in her country. She reflects on the experiences that shaped her commitment to cancer awareness.

The conversation explores...

In this episode of Empowering Oncologists on OncoDaily TV, host Dr. Jasmine Kamboj speaks with Dr. Mimi Knoll, Radiation Oncologist and Medical Director of Digital Engagement for Northwell Health Cancer Center, about one of the most pressing challenges facing today’s oncology workforce: burnout and work-life balance.

The conversation explores how oncologists and other physicians can manage demanding workloads without falling into perfectionism, learn to set priorities instead of trying to do everything perfectly, and create more sustainable careers. 

Dr. Knoll shares personal insights on mentorship, community engagement, volunteering, and building a healthier work-life balance as...

In this episode of OncoInfuencers on #OncoDaily TV, host Dr. Shushan Hovsepyan sits down with Dr. C.S. Pramesh, Director of Tata Memorial Hospital and Convener of India's National Cancer Grid, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, #colaboration in global oncology healthcare systems, and the future of equitable #cancer care.

Dr. Pramesh reflects on his professional journey and talks about his experience of leading one of the world's most respected cancer centers. He shares how improving healthcare systems can impact millions of patients, why collaboration is more powerful than competition and esential for building equitable cancer care...

In this video on OncoDaily TV, host Dr. Shushan Hovsepyan sits down with Tommy Bramley, Senior Vice President of Global Consulting at Cencora, to discuss how the launch of innovative oncology therapies has evolved in today's increasingly complex healthcare environment.

As cancer treatments become more personalized and technologically advanced, including CAR-T therapies, bispecific antibodies, and precision medicines - bringing these innovations to patients requires far more than regulatory approval. 

Mr. Bramley explains why successful launches now depend on coordinating entire #healthcare systems, generating strong evidence for regulators and payers, leveraging real-world evidence, and overcoming reimbursement a...

In this video on OncoDaily TV, host Dr. Shushan Hovsepyan sits down with Tommy Bramley, Senior Vice President of Global Consulting at Cencora, to discuss how the launch of innovative oncology therapies has evolved in today's increasingly complex healthcare environment.

As cancer treatments become more personalized and technologically advanced, including CAR-T therapies, bispecific antibodies, and precision medicines - bringing these innovations to patients requires far more than regulatory approval. 

Mr. Bramley explains why successful launches now depend on coordinating entire healthcare systems, generating strong evidence for regulators and payers, leveraging real-world evidence, and overcoming reimbursement a...

In this episode of Empowering Oncologists by OncoDaily, host Jasmine Kamboj speaks with Dr. C. S. Pramesh, Director of Tata Memorial Hospital.

This conversation explores practical, system-level approaches to improving cancer care delivery, with a focus on:

Expanding access to high-quality cancer treatment closer to patients.
Reducing treatment interruptions and improving outcomes.
Addressing workforce shortages with training and collaborative models.
Strengthening research capacity in diverse healthcare settings.
Integrating palliative care and patient-centered approaches.
The discussion highlights how collaboration, data-driven strategies, and scalable solutions can improve oncology care across regions with...

In this episode of Empowering Oncologist, on OncoDaily, host Dr. Jasmine Kamboj is joined by Dr. Amy Comander, Breast oncologist and Director of Lifestyle Medicine,  Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, Co-author for "Paving Your Path through Breast Cancer and Beyond" and Dr. Michelle Tollefson, Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Professor at MSU Denver, Co-author for "Paving Your Path through Breast Cancer and Beyond".

The discussion is focused on the real-world challenges of oncology practice and sustainable solutions, leading to a thoughtful conversation on the growing importance of cancer survivorship and lifestyle medicine. Together, they share their professional journeys and personal m...

In this episode of OncoInfluencers on OncoDaily, Dr. Shushan Hovsepyan sits down with Dr. Christopher Jackson, Professor of Oncology at University of Otago, and co-lead of Cancer National Clinical Network in New Zealand, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, cancer policy, patient advocacy, and the future of oncology.

Dr. Jackson shares how patient experiences shaped his career his career  and how it evolved from caring for individual patients to leading national healthcare reforms, including helping establish New Zealand's National Cancer Agency. 

He discusses the importance of values-driven leadership, tackling inequities in cancer care, meaningful clinical re...

In this interview on OncoDaily, Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan sits down with Dr. Larry Leksell, Founder and Chairman of Elekta AB, to explore the remarkable journey behind one of the world's leading radiation oncology companies and reflect on more than five decades of innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Leksell shares his unique path into the world of radiation oncology,  the story of his roots, the experiences that shaped his worldview, and the influence of key figures in his life. He delves into the origins of Elekta, recounting how the company was founded, the challenges of building it from a...

In this episode of Empowering Oncologists by OncoDaily, host Dr. Jasmine Kamboj sits down with Dr. Amol Akhade, is a renowned community medical and haemato-oncologist, Founder of Suyog Cancer Clinics, to explore the realities of cancer care in low-resource settings, global oncology collaboration and the power of social media in global oncology.
 
Key points disscused:
Cancer care challenges in LLMs, including late-stage diagnoses and access challenges
Barriers to conducting clinical research in low- and middle-income settings
The growing role of social media in global oncology collaboration and knowledge sharing
The importance of evaluating, a...