In this episode of the Oncology Insights Podcast, host Petros Grivas, MD, PhD, FASCO, is joined by Vyshak Venur, MBBS, who was recently appointed deputy chief medical officer at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. He also serves as the associate medical director for Inpatient Oncology and the clinical director of Neuro Oncology.
Venur specializes in treating patients with primary brain tumors and central nervous system (CNS) metastases — cancers that have spread to the brain, spinal cord or spinal fluid from elsewhere in the body. As a clinical researcher, he is leading efforts to expand the availability of clinical trials, including studies of immunotherapies that may offer new treatment options for patients with these conditions.
Main Topics:
Venur’s journey from India to leadership at Fred Hutch
Advances and ongoing clinical trials in neuro-oncology
The importance of multidisciplinary care in neuro-oncology
Use of AI and precision medicine in future cancer treatments
Strategies to improve patient access and community outreach
Mentorship, education and leadership in oncology
Future trends in neuro-oncology and immunotherapy
YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Libsyn | Amazon Music
More episodes
- Episode 14: Dr. Sara Hurvitz on clinical trials, multidisciplinary care and leadership in oncology
- Episode 13: Dr. Jonathan Wright discusses risk factors, early detection and advances in bladder cancer care
- Episode 12: How CAR T cells are transforming cancer care with Dr. Stanley Riddell
- Episode 11: Inside the science changing lung cancer treatment with Dr. Lei Deng
- Episode 10: Inside the world of immunotherapy: innovations and access strategies with Dr. Mazyar Shadman
