Ana Oaknin
- Specialization: Clinical oncologist
- 26 years of experience
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- Speaks:English, Spanish
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- Workplace: Spain, Barcelona, Hospital Quiron Barcelona
- Co-Chair of the GEICO Group
Dr. Ana Oaknin is a gynecologic oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. She serves as Co-Chair of the GEICO Group for ovarian cancer research. Dr. Oaknin leads the Gynaecological Tumour Unit at the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. She is a faculty member for the European Society of Medical Oncology.
- Acts as Principal Investigator for clinical trials in ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer.
- Authored over 100 scientific publications and conference presentations.
- Specializes in immunology, DNA repair mechanisms, and immunotherapy.
- Works at JCI-accredited Hospital Quiron Barcelona, a top-ranked clinic in Spain.
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Ana Oaknin is a gynecologic oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. She is the Co-Chair of the GEICO Group, where she leads Spanish ovarian cancer research. Oaknin has published 100 scientific works and leads numerous international clinical trials. Her work involves coordination among research teams across Spain.
Specialization in Gynecologic Oncology
Dr. Oaknin treats ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers. She treats these conditions using methods focused on angiogenesis and DNA repair mechanisms. Angiogenesis involves blocking the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. The specialist also uses immunotherapy and chemotherapy to improve patient outcomes.
Additionally, she is the Principal Investigator for multiple clinical series testing new tumor treatments. These studies evaluate how patients respond to novel therapeutic agents. Her clinical trials specifically target gynecological malignancies.
Professional Leadership and Experience
Dr. Oaknin holds leadership positions in international medical organizations:
- Head of the Gynaecological Tumour Unit at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital.
- Principal Clinical Investigator at the Vall d’Hebrón Institute of Oncology.
- Leader of the Gynaecological Cancer programme at the Institute of Oncology.
- Executive board member and Co-Chair of the GEICO Group.
- Faculty member for the Gyn-Track at the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
- Spanish representative for the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG).
- Representative in the Cervical and Phase II Committees of the GCIG Group.
Education and Academic Background
The doctor completed her medical training and research at Spanish institutions:
- 1994 – Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Complutense University of Madrid.
- Specialization in Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa.
- PhD Degree, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona.
Scientific Research and Publications
Dr. Oaknin is a researcher who has authored 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals and congress presentations. Her work explores immunology and the biological mechanisms of gynecological tumors. These studies help develop precise treatments for women with cancer. She continues to investigate how DNA repair mechanisms affect tumor resistance.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Oaknin is a member of several oncology societies:
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- Spanish Association of Medical Oncology (SEOM)
- Spanish Ovarian Cancer Research Group (GEICO)
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