Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis, University Hospital Of Larissa, Greece
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis ๐๐จโโ๏ธ 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 ๐
. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in clinical oncology, teaching postgraduate courses on cancer, diet, and immunotherapy ๐ฝ๏ธ๐งฌ. Dr. Tsapakidis has authored numerous impactful publications ๐, 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 ๐.
Publication Profile
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Education
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis ๐ is a dedicated Medical Oncologist with an impressive educational background. He earned his Biology degree from Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki ๐งฌ (1998โ2002) and completed his Medicine degree at the University of Thessaly ๐ฅ (2003โ2007). Dr. Tsapakidis achieved his Ph.D. with excellence (2005โ2012), researching prostate cancerโs cell-cycle and apoptosis mechanisms ๐ฌ. He specialized in Medical Oncology in 2017 ๐ฏ and obtained the prestigious European Certification in Medical Oncology in 2018 ๐
. He also enhanced his expertise through an Immune-Oncology e-learning program at the University of Piraeus in 2017โ2018 ๐ป.
Experience
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis ๐ผ has extensive medical oncology experience. Since February 2025, he serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Thessaly ๐. From 2018 to 2025, he worked as Consultant in Medical Oncology at University Hospital of Larissa ๐ฅ. Previously, he was a University Scholar and Fellow Consultant there (2017โ2018) ๐จโโ๏ธ. He completed his residency in Medical Oncology (2014โ2017) and earlier trained in Internal Medicine and Hematology at Larissa hospitals ๐ฉบ. Between 2008โ2009, he was a Scientific Associate in Medical Oncology, laying a strong foundation for his clinical career ๐ฌ.
Research Focus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidisโs research focus lies primarily in Medical Oncology with a strong emphasis on cancer diagnosis, treatment, and immunotherapy. ๐งฌ๐ฉบ His work explores various cancer types including lung cancer, breast cancer, sarcomas, and rare cancers, investigating immunotherapy responses, molecular diagnostics, and tumor behavior. ๐ฌ๐ He is particularly involved in studying biomarkers like PD-1/PD-L1, immune cell profiling, and novel therapeutic approaches to improve patient outcomes. ๐งชโ๏ธ 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