Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis, University Hospital Of Larissa, Greece
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis 🎓👨⚕️ is an esteemed Medical Oncologist at the University of Thessaly, Greece. With a Ph.D. focused on prostate cancer research, he holds European Certification in Medical Oncology 🏅. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in clinical oncology, teaching postgraduate courses on cancer, diet, and immunotherapy 🍽️🧬. Dr. Tsapakidis has authored numerous impactful publications 📚, contributing significantly to cancer diagnostics and treatment. Passionate about education, he trains residents and nurses, advancing oncology knowledge. His expertise includes systemic antineoplastic therapies and immune-oncology 🌟.
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Education
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis 🎓 is a dedicated Medical Oncologist with an impressive educational background. He earned his Biology degree from Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki 🧬 (1998–2002) and completed his Medicine degree at the University of Thessaly 🏥 (2003–2007). Dr. Tsapakidis achieved his Ph.D. with excellence (2005–2012), researching prostate cancer’s cell-cycle and apoptosis mechanisms 🔬. He specialized in Medical Oncology in 2017 🎯 and obtained the prestigious European Certification in Medical Oncology in 2018 🏅. He also enhanced his expertise through an Immune-Oncology e-learning program at the University of Piraeus in 2017–2018 💻.
Experience
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis 💼 has extensive medical oncology experience. Since February 2025, he serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Thessaly 🎓. From 2018 to 2025, he worked as Consultant in Medical Oncology at University Hospital of Larissa 🏥. Previously, he was a University Scholar and Fellow Consultant there (2017–2018) 👨⚕️. He completed his residency in Medical Oncology (2014–2017) and earlier trained in Internal Medicine and Hematology at Larissa hospitals 🩺. Between 2008–2009, he was a Scientific Associate in Medical Oncology, laying a strong foundation for his clinical career 🔬.
Research Focus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis’s research focus lies primarily in Medical Oncology with a strong emphasis on cancer diagnosis, treatment, and immunotherapy. 🧬🩺 His work explores various cancer types including lung cancer, breast cancer, sarcomas, and rare cancers, investigating immunotherapy responses, molecular diagnostics, and tumor behavior. 🔬💉 He is particularly involved in studying biomarkers like PD-1/PD-L1, immune cell profiling, and novel therapeutic approaches to improve patient outcomes. 🧪⚕️ His research also covers cancer-associated complications like thrombosis and metastatic disease. Overall, his contributions advance personalized oncology care and innovative cancer treatment strategies.
Publication Top Notes
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei: A Challenging Clinical Diagnosis. Case Report and Review of the Literature