Dr. Ashish M. Kamat

President & Founder IBCG,

Endowed and Tenured Professor of Uro-Oncology and cancer research, University of Texas,MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston,

Associate Cancer Center Director,RFHN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai

 

Dr. Ashish M. Kamat is a Professor of Urologic Oncology (Surgery) and Cancer Research at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He also serves as Associate Cancer Center Director at the RFHNH Hospital in Mumbai and is the founding President and CEO of the International Bladder Cancer Group (IBCG). Dr. Kamat 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 510 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 SIU Innovators Committee. He is an active member of various scientific committees dedicated to GU cancer research and education, including the American Urologic Association (AUA), Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and Society International Urology (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 also actively involved in patient advocacy efforts and has received the Compassionate Doctor Award from patient groups. He has served on the board of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (US) and World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WPBPC). He is listed in Who’s Who in Medicine and Best Doctors in America. To recognize his numerous achievements, in 2016, the “Wayne B. Duddlesten Professorship in Honor of Dr. Ashish Kamat” endowment was created to support cancer research and education at MD Anderson Cancer Center.