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    Ashish Kamat

    Professor of Urology
    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States

    MD, MBBS
    Dr. Ashish M. Kamat is an Endowed Professor of Urologic Oncology and Cancer Research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He serves as Associate Cancer Center Director at the Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai, and is the founding President and CEO of the International Bladder Cancer Group (IBCG). He specializes in genitourinary cancers, with a particular focus on immunotherapy for urothelial cancers. He has led numerous research efforts and clinical trials in this field, resulting in over 650 publications in prestigious journals, in addition to textbooks and news articles.
    Dr. Kamat's international impact is extensive, thanks to his leadership roles in organizations like the IBCG, the International Bladder Cancer Network (IBCN), and the Innovators Committee of the Société Internationale d'Urologie (SIU). He is an active member of several scientific committees dedicated to GU cancer research and education, including the American Urological Association (AUA), Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and SIU. He has served on the boards of these organizations and has been involved in planning national and international meetings.
    In addition to his research and leadership roles, Dr. Kamat is dedicated to education. He served as Fellowship Director at MD Anderson from 2005 to 2016 and continues to mentor fellows, residents, and international visiting scientists. He is on the editorial board of leading journals including European Urology Oncology and UroToday Bladder Cancer Center of Excellence.
    Dr. Kamat is involved in patient advocacy efforts and has received the Compassionate Doctor Award from patient groups. He has served on the board of BCAN and the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WPBPC). To recognize his achievements, the "Wayne B. Duddlesten, Sr. Professorship in Honor of Dr. Ashish Kamat" endowment was created in 2016 to support cancer research and education at MD Anderson.

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