Konstantinos Tsapakidis | Immunotherapy | Excellence in Research
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis, University Hospital Of Larissa, Greece
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis ππ¨ββοΈ 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 π . Since 2018, he has been actively involved in clinical oncology, teaching postgraduate courses on cancer, diet, and immunotherapy π½οΈπ§¬. Dr. Tsapakidis has authored numerous impactful publications π, 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 π.
Publication Profile
Education
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis π is a dedicated Medical Oncologist with an impressive educational background. He earned his Biology degree from Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki 𧬠(1998β2002) and completed his Medicine degree at the University of Thessaly π₯ (2003β2007). Dr. Tsapakidis achieved his Ph.D. with excellence (2005β2012), researching prostate cancerβs cell-cycle and apoptosis mechanisms π¬. He specialized in Medical Oncology in 2017 π― and obtained the prestigious European Certification in Medical Oncology in 2018 π . He also enhanced his expertise through an Immune-Oncology e-learning program at the University of Piraeus in 2017β2018 π».
Experience
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidis πΌ has extensive medical oncology experience. Since February 2025, he serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Thessaly π. From 2018 to 2025, he worked as Consultant in Medical Oncology at University Hospital of Larissa π₯. Previously, he was a University Scholar and Fellow Consultant there (2017β2018) π¨ββοΈ. He completed his residency in Medical Oncology (2014β2017) and earlier trained in Internal Medicine and Hematology at Larissa hospitals π©Ί. Between 2008β2009, he was a Scientific Associate in Medical Oncology, laying a strong foundation for his clinical career π¬.
Research Focus
Assist. Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tsapakidisβs research focus lies primarily in Medical Oncology with a strong emphasis on cancer diagnosis, treatment, and immunotherapy. π§¬π©Ί His work explores various cancer types including lung cancer, breast cancer, sarcomas, and rare cancers, investigating immunotherapy responses, molecular diagnostics, and tumor behavior. π¬π He is particularly involved in studying biomarkers like PD-1/PD-L1, immune cell profiling, and novel therapeutic approaches to improve patient outcomes. π§ͺβοΈ His research also covers cancer-associated complications like thrombosis and metastatic disease. Overall, his contributions advance personalized oncology care and innovative cancer treatment strategies.