International Accreditation System for Interventional Oncology Services
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251 Hellenic Airforce Hospital

Athens, Greece

We are pleased to announce that 251 Hellenic Air Force Hospital has achieved the status of IASIOS Accredited Centre. This accreditation confirms that the hospital’s interventional oncology patient pathway meets the core criteria defined in the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology, including structured clinical processes, multidisciplinary collaboration, and procedural safety.

Our warmest congratulations go to the entire interventional radiology and oncology team for their commitment to delivering standardised, high-quality care to patients undergoing minimally invasive cancer treatments.

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Ordensklinikum Linz

Linz, Austria

Ordensklinikum Linz has reached an important milestone by becoming the first facility in Austria to achieve IASIOS accreditation in interventional oncology.

Under the leadership of Dr. Alexander Kupferthaler, the centre has demonstrated compliance with international standards for quality assurance and structured patient care in interventional oncology.

This accreditation confirms that Ordensklinikum Linz meets defined benchmarks in infrastructure, multidisciplinary collaboration, procedural safety, and service organisation within the management of cancer patients.

We extend our congratulations to the entire interventional radiology and oncology team for their commitment to standardised, high-quality interventional oncology services.

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St George Hospital

Sydney, Australia

We are pleased to welcome St George Hospital in Sydney, Australia, as a new IASIOS Enrolled Centre. This step highlights the team’s dedication to advancing quality, structure, and consistency in interventional oncology through the IASIOS accreditation framework. We look forward to supporting their progress as they move toward accreditation.

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Leiden University Medical Centre

Leiden, Netherlands

We are pleased to announce that Leiden University Medical Centre in the Netherlands has been officially recognised as an IASIOS Centre of Excellence, joining a distinguished group of institutions worldwide that have achieved this advanced level of accreditation.

The Centre of Excellence designation is the highest recognition awarded by IASIOS, confirming that Leiden University Medical Centre fulfils both the core and extended criteria of the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology.

This achievement reflects the implementation of a comprehensive, well-structured interventional oncology pathway, ensuring that patient care is consistently safe, coordinated, and of the highest quality. From multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical expertise to infrastructure and radiation safety, every element of the IO service has been aligned with internationally accepted standards.

We commend the leadership and dedication of Dr Mark Burgmans, whose commitment to clinical excellence and quality assurance has played a key role in reaching this milestone.

This recognition highlights Leiden University Medical Centre’s continued contribution to advancing interventional oncology and serves as a model of best practice for centres around the world.

Members of the IASIOS Council

Dr. Mark Burgmans
Dr. Mark Burgmans
IASIOS Council Member
(Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands)
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Kwong Wah Hospital

Hong Kong

We are delighted to share that Kwong Wah Hospital has joined IASIOS as an Enrolled Centre, becoming the first facility in Hong Kong to take this step. Led by Dr. Danny Cho, the team has shown a strong commitment to advancing interventional oncology and providing safe, high-quality, multidisciplinary cancer care. We are excited to see the IASIOS network grow in the region and look forward to supporting the team on their accreditation journey.

Members of the IASIOS Council

Dr. Danny Cho
Dr. Danny Cho
IASIOS Council Member
(Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong)
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Chris O Brien Lifehouse

Camperdown, Australia

We are pleased to announce that Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Camperdown, Australia, has achieved IASIOS Accredited Centre status, becoming the second facility in the country to earn this recognition.

Under the leadership of Dr. Chris Rogan, the team has shown outstanding dedication to delivering high-quality, structured care in interventional oncology and to setting a benchmark for excellence in the region.

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

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King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

We are pleased to welcome King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as an Enrolled Centre in the IASIOS community. This step reflects the team’s strong commitment to delivering standardised, high-quality care in interventional oncology.

We look forward to supporting them as they move forward on their accreditation journey.

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Hospital da Universidade de Coimbra

Coimbra, Portugal

We are pleased to share that Hospital da Universidade de Coimbra in Portugal has been recognised as an IASIOS Accredited Centre. This achievement confirms that its interventional oncology service meets the core criteria of the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology.

Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Paulo Donato, the team has shown outstanding dedication to structured, patient-centred care and continuous quality improvement.

We warmly congratulate them on this accomplishment and welcome them to the expanding network of IASIOS Accredited Centres.

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Kantonsspital Winterthur

Winterthur, Switzerland

We are delighted to announce that Kantonsspital Winterthur in Switzerland has been recognized as an IASIOS Centre of Excellence, joining a growing group of leading institutions worldwide that have achieved this prestigious distinction.

The Centre of Excellence designation represents the highest level of recognition within IASIOS, confirming that Kantonsspital Winterthur meets both the core and extended criteria of the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology.

This achievement reflects a fully integrated and meticulously structured interventional oncology pathway, ensuring that every patient receives consistent, safe, and high-quality care. From staff competence and multidisciplinary collaboration to facility infrastructure and radiation safety, Kantonsspital Winterthur demonstrates excellence across every aspect of its IO service.

We commend the dedication and leadership of PD Dr. med. Arash Najafi, Ms. Annmarie Monard, Mr. Patrick Martin, and Mr. Johannes Lauinger, whose commitment to quality and patient-centred care has been instrumental in reaching this milestone.

Their accomplishment marks a significant contribution to advancing standards in interventional oncology and stands as an inspiration to the global IO community.

Members of the IASIOS Council

Dr. Arash Najafi
Dr. Arash Najafi
IASIOS Council Member
(Kantonsspital Winterthur, Switzerland)
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General University Hospital of Patras

Patras, Greece

We welcome General University Hospital of Patras in Greece as an Enrolled Centre in the IASIOS community. This enrolment reflects a clear commitment to quality, structure, and continuous improvement in interventional oncology through the IASIOS accreditation pathway.

We look forward to supporting their team as they advance through the accreditation process.

Members of the IASIOS Council

Dr. Konstantinos Katsanos
Dr. Konstantinos Katsanos
IASIOS Council Member
(Patras University Hospital, Greece)