As touchONCOLOGY approaches 20 years of providing education for busy oncologists and haematologists, we are looking to the future – and it certainly looks bright!
This year, we are celebrating our inaugural touchONCOLOGY Future Leaders to recognize the outstanding talent that has entered our field in recent years. These individuals are set to innovate and transform oncology and haematology in the years to come.
Selected by our expert Editorial Board and contributing faculty, we are proud to highlight their achievements so far and explore what the future holds for them. We had the pleasure of learning about their unique journeys, career motivations, and the inspirations that have shaped their paths. They also shared their perspectives on the most exciting advancements in oncology and haematology today and their hopes for the future of the field.
Congratulations to all our touchONCOLOGY Future Leaders, and thank you for sharing your stories, insights and ambitions with us!
Ana Tecic Vuger
University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia
“Your professional journey can take many forms, and you have the power to shape it.”
Read our Q&A with Dr Vuger here
Andrada Țurcaș
Babes-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca, Romania
“When a child lights up seeing you and runs from the other side of the room to hug you…I’m reminded of the long-lasting, positive impact we can have.”
Read our Q&A with Dr Turcas here
Ari Rosenberg
University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
“The patient always comes first – that lesson guides every decision I make.”
Read our Q&A with Dr Rosenberg here
Elene Mariamidze
Todua Clinic, Tbilisi, Georgia
“If you’re looking for an easy medical specialty, oncology is definitely not the one for you – but if you thrive on challenge and discovery, there’s no better time to start.”
Read our Q&A with Dr Mariamidze here
Eric Lander
Minnesota Oncology – Minneapolis, MN, USA
“A mentor once told me to always stay true to my values – advice that has guided me throughout my career.”
Read our Q&A with Dr Lander here
Jemma Arakelyan
The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
“I draw inspiration from the resilience of our patients, whose courage in the face of adversity reminds me of the purpose behind the work we do.”
Read our Q&A with Dr Arakelyan here
Pooja Ghatalia
Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
“Progress in oncology is incremental – every study and clinical trial, no matter how small, contributes to the greater goal of improving patient outcomes.”
Read our Q&A with Dr Ghatalia here
Rodrigo Munhoz
Oncology Center – Hospital Sírio-Libanês in São Paulo, Brazil
“While groundbreaking treatments are transformative, patients often remember the kindness and humanity of their oncologist more than the medicine they receive.”
Read our Q&A with Dr Munhoz here
Soo Park
University of California San Diego, CA, USA
“My best mentors let me find my own voice.”
Read our Q&A with Dr Park here
Yuri Yoshinami
National Cancer Center Hospital, Chūō, Japan
“By engaging in research early, young oncologists can contribute to scientific discovery.”
Read our Q&A with Dr Yoshinari here
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Nominations for touchONCOLOGY Future Leaders 2026
We are excited to announce that nominations for the touchONCOLOGY Future Leaders 2026 will open soon, and we invite the oncology and haematology community to share their suggestions for exceptional individuals who are shaping the future of oncology and haematology through innovation and excellence in patient care.
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Cite: Introducing the touchONCOLOGY Future Leaders 2025. touchONCOLOGY. May 13th, 2025
