Yana Najjar

Medical oncologist and associate professor of medicine, serving as the director of the Clinical and Translational Research Center at UPEMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Has been a principal investigator for clinical trials exploring oncolytic virus therapies for advanced melanoma.

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Jun 2, 2025 • 54min

S13 Ep8: Oncology PER® Spectives: Empowering Interventional Radiologists in the Emerging Era of Oncolytic Immunotherapies for Melanoma

Rahul A. Sheth, an expert in interventional oncology, Yana Najjar, a leading medical oncologist, and Douglas Johnson, a melanoma research director, dive into cutting-edge melanoma treatments. They discuss the role of oncolytic viruses in overcoming immune checkpoint resistance and share insights from the IGNITE trial. The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between medical oncologists and interventional radiologists in administering these therapies is highlighted. They also touch on safety, workflow challenges, and the promise of innovative combination therapies for advanced cases.

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