ATSUSHI HOSUI | Oncology Pharmaceuticals | Pharmaceutical Excellence Award

ATSUSHI HOSUI | Oncology Pharmaceuticals | Pharmaceutical Excellence Award

Dr. ATSUSHI HOSUI, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Japan

Dr. Atsushi Hosui, a distinguished hepatologist, earned his M.D. from Osaka University in 1994 🎓. With Japanese Medical License #363021, he holds multiple board certifications in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and hepatology 🏥. Currently serving as Director of Hepatology at Osaka Rosai Hospital, he has led and contributed to numerous clinical trials on NASH, MASH, PBC, and liver cancer 🧬. A member of Japan’s leading medical societies, he is also GCP-trained (2015) 📋. Renowned for his impactful research and over 30 scientific publications, Dr. Hosui is a trailblazer in liver disease therapeutics and pharmaceutical excellence.

Publication Profile 

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Education

Dr. Atsushi Hosui embarked on his medical journey at the prestigious Osaka University, Japan 🗾, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree in March 1994 🎓. Renowned for its excellence in medical education and research, Osaka University provided him with a solid foundation in clinical medicine and scientific inquiry 🧪. His education laid the groundwork for a remarkable career in gastroenterology and hepatology 🏥. Driven by a passion for improving liver health, Dr. Hosui has since become a respected physician, researcher, and clinical investigator, dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical science and patient care globally.

Awards

Dr. Atsushi Hosui holds a prestigious Japanese Medical License (#363021) 🇯🇵, validating his long-standing commitment to clinical excellence. He is a board-certified member and specialist of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine 🧬, where he also serves as an advising doctor 👨‍⚕️. His specialization extends to gastroenterology and hepatology, holding certified status from the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology 🏥, the Japan Society of Hepatology 🏆, and the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society 🔬. These recognitions underscore his expertise in digestive health and liver diseases, reflecting a distinguished career devoted to patient care and research innovation.

Experience

Dr. Atsushi Hosui has led and contributed to numerous groundbreaking clinical research projects in hepatology and internal medicine 🧬. As an investigator or sub-investigator, he played key roles in studies on NASH (2021–2022) and MASH (2024–2025) 🩺. His focus on hypozincemia (2015), hepatocellular carcinoma (2012–2016), portal vein thrombosis (2015–2016), and PBC (2025–) highlights his expertise in liver-related conditions 🧠. He also contributed significantly to studies on thrombocytopenia and chronic hepatitis C (2013) 🧫. Dr. Hosui’s research dedication reflects his mission to improve liver health and advance pharmaceutical excellence globally.

Research Focus

Dr. Atsushi Hosui’s research is centered around hepatology and gastroenterology, with a strong emphasis on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) 🧫, chronic liver diseases 🏥, and vascular complications like gastric varices and Budd-Chiari syndrome 🫀. His clinical investigations span topics such as portal hypertension, black esophagus, hyperglycemic complications, and the long-term risks of hepatitis B treatments 🦠. His innovative approaches combine locoregional therapies, embolization techniques, and pharmacologic interventions to enhance liver cancer outcomes 🎯. Dr. Hosui’s work bridges diagnostic precision with therapeutic advancements in liver-related pathologies, reinforcing his role as a leader in hepatic disease management.

Publication Top Notes

  • Management of Gastric Varices with Portopulmonary Venous Anastomosis: A Combined Approach Using Percutaneous Transhepatic Coil Embolization and Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration
  • Efficacy of Adding Locoregional Therapy in ATZ/BEV-Treated Patients with Stable HCC
  • Black Esophagus in Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome
  • The Risk of Developing Hepatocellular Carcinoma Persists in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients Even After the Long-Term Administration of Nucleos(t)ide Analogs
  • Solitary Cardiac Metastasis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma Associated with Secondary Budd-Chiari Syndrome

Konstantinos Tsapakidis | Immunotherapy | Excellence in Research

Konstantinos Tsapakidis | Immunotherapy | Excellence in Research

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 🌟.

Publication Profile

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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

The Impact of Expert Pathology Review and Molecular Diagnostics on the Management of Sarcoma Patients: A Prospective Study of the Hellenic Group of Sarcomas and Rare Cancers

Pre-Existing Immunity Predicts Response to First-Line Immunotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients

ES-SCLC Patients with PD-L1+ CTCs and High Percentages of CD8+PD-1+T Cells in Circulation Benefit from Front-Line Immunotherapy Treatment

Combinatorial analysis of CD4<SUP>+</SUP>Tregs and CD8<SUP>+</SUP>Teff to predict response to ICI in patients with ES-SCLC

Metachronous Single Pulmonary Metastasis of Prostate Cancer: Report of a Rare Case and Literature Review

SYNCHRONOUS DIAGNOSIS OF TESTICULAR AND THYROID CANCER IN A YOUNG MALE

A Proposed Nomogram Model for Recurrence of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Carcinoma COMMENT

Metastatic rectal cancer in the ampulla of Vater: A unique case

Radiotherapy and Breast Reconstruction: What Is the Ideal Timing? A Narrative Review

Effects of a Novel Thiadiazole Derivative with High Anticancer Activity on Cancer Cell Immunogenic Markers: Mismatch Repair System, PD-L1 Expression, and Tumor Mutation Burden