MIOT HOSPITALS Private Limited

Chennai, India

A major milestone for our global community — MIOT Hospitals Private Limited in Chennai has become the first facility in India to be recognised as an IASIOS Accredited Centre.

This achievement confirms that the hospital’s interventional oncology service line meets the core criteria of the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance, supported by over 40 national and international societies.

We congratulate the entire team at MIOT Hospitals for their commitment to delivering high-quality, structured care in interventional oncology and for setting a benchmark for excellence in the region.

Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Orchard), Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital

Singapore

We are pleased to announce the enrolment of three hospitals from the Parkway Hospitals network: Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Orchard), Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, and Gleneagles Hospital — all located in Singapore.

This marks another important step for interventional oncology in the region, with Singapore continuing to lead the way in advancing high standards of care.

We congratulate the interventional radiology teams at all three hospitals for their commitment to quality, structure, and continuous improvement through the IASIOS accreditation pathway.

Gavearad Radiologia Vascular e Intervencionista

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Gavearad Radiologia Vascular e Intervencionista has joined the IASIOS community, marking an important step for interventional oncology in Brazil. As the second centre in the country to enrol, its participation reflects the growing commitment to advancing high standards in IO across the region.

Under the leadership of Dr Leonardo Azevedo, the team is now working towards IASIOS accreditation — reinforcing their dedication to structured, high-quality cancer care and continuous improvement in the field.

Hospital Curry Cabral, Unidade Local de Saúde de São José

Hospital Curry Cabral, Unidade Local de Saúde de São José in Lisbon, Portugal, has been accredited, becoming the first institution in Portugal to receive this recognition. The accreditation confirms that the hospital’s interventional oncology service line meets the highest international standards of standardisation and quality. Led by Dr Tiago Bilhim and Dr Ines Conde Vasco, the team has demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism to ensure patients receive consistent, safe, and patient-centred care throughout the accreditation process.

Imaging Institute of Southern Switzerland

Lugano, Switzerland

We are pleased to share that the Imaging Institute of Southern Switzerland in Lugano has officially joined the IASIOS community as an Accredited Centre. This distinction confirms that the institute’s interventional oncology service line aligns with the core criteria of the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology.

Under the leadership of Dr Maria Antonella Ruffino, the team has demonstrated a strong commitment to structured, patient-centred care and continuous quality improvement.

We congratulate the entire team on this important achievement and welcome them to the growing network of IASIOS Accredited Centres.

251 Hellenic Airforce Hospital

Athens, Greece

We welcome 251 Hellenic Airforce Hospital as an Enrolled Centre in the IASIOS community. The Department of Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology enrolment, in collaboration with the Oncology and Surgery Clinics, reflects a clear commitment to quality in interventional oncology. We look forward to supporting their team as they progress through the accreditation process.

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse

Camperdown, Australia

We are pleased to welcome Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Camperdown, Australia, as an Enrolled Centre in the IASIOS community. This enrolment reflects the team’s commitment to advancing quality and consistency in interventional oncology through a structured accreditation framework. We are excited to accompany the IO team at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse on their journey toward IASIOS accreditation.

Singapore General Hospital

Singapore

We are pleased to announce that Singapore General Hospital has been recognised as an IASIOS Centre of Excellence, becoming the first in Asia and only the second worldwide to achieve this distinction.

This milestone reflects the hospital’s strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred interventional oncology services, aligned with the most rigorous international standards. It also marks a significant step forward for the field, as leading institutions across Asia continue to shape the global landscape of IO practice.

We extend our sincere congratulations to Prof. Kiang Hiong Tay, Prof. Bien Soo Tan, Dr. Farah Irani, Dr. Sonam Tashi, Dr. Chandramohan Sivanathan, A/Prof Too Chow Wei, Mr. Loke Jiun Siong, Ms. Joyce Liu, Ms. Agnes Wong, Ms. Yap Siew Kuan, and Ms. Arjunana Sarupraba — as well as the entire radiology team — for their dedication to excellence and continuous improvement.

Being designated a Centre of Excellence means fulfilling both the core and extended CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology. These standards, supported by over 40 national and international societies, including the European Cancer Organisation, set a comprehensive framework for delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

We congratulate Singapore General Hospital on this remarkable achievement and look forward to its continued leadership in interventional oncology.

Prof. Bien-Soo Tan

IASIOS Council Member

(Singapore General Hospital, Singapore)

Dr. Farah Irani

IASIOS Council Member

(Singapore General Hospital, Singapore)

Ordensklinikum Linz

Linz, Austria

Ordensklinikum Linz has joined the IASIOS community as an Enrolled Centre, becoming the first from Austria to take this step. The enrolment, led by Dr Alexander Kupferthaler, reflects a strong commitment to delivering structured, high-quality care in interventional oncology.

Their participation has been made possible through the First Year Forward Grant, which covers enrolment and first-year membership fees for centres at the beginning of the IASIOS pathway.

We are excited to support the team through the accreditation process.

Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal

Madrid, Spain

We are pleased to welcome Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal as an Enrolled Centre in the IASIOS community. As the first centre from Spain to join, this enrolment marks a meaningful step in the growing international commitment to standardised care in interventional oncology.

Led by Dr Jose Urbano, the team demonstrates a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement in clinical practice.

Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal is also a recipient of the First Year Forward Grant, which supports centres at the start of their IASIOS journey by covering enrolment and first-year membership fees.

We look forward to supporting them through the accreditation process.