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Christopher Wallis
Christopher J.D. Wallis is a Urologic Oncologist at the University of Toronto and Mount Sinai Hospital/University Health Network. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of British Columbia and his Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Epidemiology & Health Care Research from the Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation at the University of Toronto. He completed his clinical residency in Urology at the University of Toronto and his Society of Urologic Oncology accredited fellowship training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
To date, he has more than 250 publications in peer-reviewed journals including The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), The Lancet, The BMJ, Lancet Oncology, JAMA Oncology, and many others. He is currently an Editorial Board member for European Urology, The Journal of Urology, and PloSOne. His research focuses on leveraging epidemiologic techniques to understand outcomes and care pathways for patients with cancer and those undergoing surgery.
Tai-Lung Cha
Dr. Cha is the Distinguished Investigator and Director of the National Institute of Cancer Research, National Health Research Institute, Professor of the Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, TSGH, NDMC, as well as Jointly Appointed Professor of Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica. Dr. Cha received his MD degree from the School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center in 1990. He got his PhD degree from GSBS, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2005.
Upon his return to Taiwan, he served as a surgeon-scientist dedicated to cancer diagnosis and treatment, along with his active participation in international anti-cancer drug development clinical trials worldwide, which has afforded him a profound understanding of the entire spectrum of cancer research. During his tenure as the full professor of the National Defense Medical Center, he was invited to be the convener of the Department of Nephrology, Urology, and Metabolism at the National Science Council, he possesses a comprehensive understanding of the nation’s scientific research direction and key points that would contribute to the advancement and connection of the basic and clinical research.
Dr. Cha has played numerous leadership roles in medicine and research. He served the Presidentship in NDMC and is a member of the Taiwan Medical Education Evaluation Committee, he strives to align Taiwan’s medical education with international standards collaboratively. Additionally, his involvement in the Medical Policy Council, directorship and supervision of the Health Policy Council, and roles in the National Innovation Award’s academic research and corporate innovation committees. He hasserved as the director of the Acer Foundation and the Revitalization Hospitals. He received the 2021 National Excellent Teacher Award from the Ministry of Education and was listed in the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2021. Dr. Cha’s research interests concentrated on unraveling the mechanisms of cancer metastasis and progression and discovering innovative cancer treatments. His lab uncovered a novel cancer mitochondrial regulatory mechanism and identified a drug combination targeting this mechanism. This study was transferred to a biotechnology company.
After completing pre-clinical animal toxicity testing, this new drug combination obtained IND approval in Taiwan and the United States. Dr. Cha initiated and completed a Phase I clinical trial to assess the drug’s safety and preliminary efficacy for patients with advanced kidney cancer and other cancers resistant to multiple drug treatments. The biotechnology company collaborated with six medical centers in Australia for Phase I and Phase IIa clinical trials, leading to the prestigious 13th National Innovation Award. Over the past decade, Dr. Cha’s Lab identified a novel G protein-coupled receptor, mediating the evolution of cancer metastasis in various cancer types. Dr. Cha elucidated the fundamental molecular mechanisms governing the transition of cancer cells from paracrine to autocrine signaling regulation through the novel GPCR pathway.
Uttam Kumar Mete
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Chu Ann Chai
Dr. Chai Chu Ann is a consultant urologist specialising in Endourology and Andrology, currently practicing at University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur. His professional journey includes completing an Andrology Fellowship program in Edinburgh, Scotland, after obtaining his Master of Surgery qualification in 2018, followed by his FRCS urology training in 2022.
Dr Chai has pioneered and established the combined Uro-Gynae Male Infertility service and microTESE surgery at University Malaya. with numerous publications in well-regarded international journals, he was awarded the 2024 IAU Distinguished Young Urologist Award and is currently serving as the Co-Vice-Chairman of the IAU Youth Committee.
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Thitipat Hansomwong
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Rajeev TP
Dr. Rajeev T. P. is the Director and Chief Consultant Urologist at Medicity, Guwahati, Assam, India, and the Hon. Secretary of the Urological Society of India. He is an expert in Laser Urology, Laparoscopic Urology, Endo-Urology, and Onco-Urology.
Dr. Rajeev was awarded the prestigious Gold Medal for M.Ch. Urology from AIIMS, New Delhi, and has received multiple recognitions, including the Best Paper Awards from both the Urological Society of India (USI) and the East Zone Chapter of USI. He also won the Quiz Prize at the USI East Zone Chapter.
He has been awarded the Travel Fellowship by both the Urological Society of India and the East Zone Chapter. Additionally, Dr. Rajeev has contributed to academia as a Visiting Professor at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
Ranjith Ramasamy
Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy is a renowned reproductive urologist specializing in male fertility, sexual dysfunction, and microsurgery. With extensive training and experience in the United States, he has made significant contributions to the field through clinical practice, research, and education. Currently based in Dubai at First IVF and Jumeirah American Clinic, he is dedicated to advancing male reproductive health in the region.
Dr. Ramasamy is involved in clinical trials and cutting-edge research, including AI-driven sperm selection, regenerative medicine with PRP, and optimizing microTESE outcomes. He has published more than 500 peer-reviewed articles. He received the Gold Cystoscope Award from the American Urological Association.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Ramasamy is engaged in mentorship, academic collaborations, and community outreach to improve awareness and treatment options for male infertility and sexual dysfunction.
Alexander Haese
Dr. Alexander Haese is a distinguished Professor of Urology and the Director of the Robot-assisted Urologic Surgery Program at the Martini-Clinic Prostate Cancer Center, University Clinic Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany. With over 25 years of experience in urology and specialized expertise in robotic-assisted surgery, Dr. Haese is recognized as a leading figure in the field.
Dr. Haese has been an integral part of Martini-Clinic since 2008, having completed close to 5000 robot prostatectomies and has trained over 150 surgeons across 11 countries as a proctor for Intuitive Surgical.
His pioneering work in the early detection and management of prostate cancer has earned him numerous accolades, including the G.E. Konjetzny Prize of the Hamburg Cancer Society. Dr. Haese has also contributed to advancing scientific understanding through his research and has been awarded fellowship grants to work at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on the role of human glandular kallikrein 2 in prostate cancer.
An accomplished researcher, he has published extensively and serves as a reviewer for leading urology journals. Dr. Haese is a member of several professional organizations, including the German, European, and American Associations of Urology, underscoring his commitment to advancing the field both nationally and internationally.
Suman Chapagain
Dr. Suman Chapagain is a consultant urologist specializing in endourology, reconstructive surgery, uro-oncology, female and pediatric urology, and andrology, with a focus on laparoscopic urology and renal transplantation.
He completed his MCh in Urology from the Institute of Medicine, TU, in 2015 and his MS in General Surgery at BPKIHS in 2011. He has trained at leading institutions like Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital and Christian Medical College during his MCh.
Dr. Chapagain has presented at conferences, conducted workshops, and published in national and international journals. A member of several medical associations, he is currently an Assistant Professor of Urology at TUTH, IOM.