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.
King Abdulaziz Medical City
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Vascular & Interventional Radiology Department at the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA) has been accredited as an IASIOS Centre, becoming the second institution in Saudi Arabia to receive this recognition. The accreditation confirms that the department’s interventional oncology service line operates according to the highest international standards of standardisation and quality. Led by Dr Mohammad Arabi, Dr Shaker Alshehri, and Dr Mohamed Muaikeel, the team demonstrated a strong commitment to structured, high-quality care throughout the accreditation process.
University Medical Center Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
We are pleased to announce that University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands is becoming an IASIOS Accredited Centre. This recognition confirms that its interventional oncology service line meets all core criteria of the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology.
Led by Dr Matthijs Kater, the accreditation process highlights the team’s commitment to delivering structured, high-quality care in interventional oncology.
We welcome University Medical Center Groningen to the IASIOS community as an Accredited Centre.
Areteion Hospital
Athens, Greece
Congratulations to the Interventional Oncology unit of the 1st Laboratory of Radiology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Areteion Hospital, for achieving IASIOS Accredited Centre status. This makes it the second centre in Greece to attain this recognition. This achievement highlights the team’s commitment to meeting the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology, led by Prof. Miltiadis Krokidis.
We congratulate Areteion Hospital on this milestone and look forward to their continued success within the IASIOS community.
Prof. Miltiadis Krokidis
IASIOS Committee Deputy Chairperson
(Athens, Greece)
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
We are delighted to highlight a notable accreditation achievement: the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology has been officially designated as an IASIOS Accredited Centre.
IASIOS accreditation signifies a dedication to robust clinical governance, adherence to the best available evidence, and an ongoing drive for excellence and innovation within interventional oncology. It also emphasises the increasing importance of image-guided, minimally invasive techniques as a core component of modern oncologic treatment strategies.
Our sincere congratulations to the entire interventional radiology team at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology for this outstanding accomplishment, which positions them as a leading example of excellence in interventional oncology.
Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou
Paris, France
IASIOS Council
Prof. Olivier Pellerin
IASIOS Council Member
(Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France)
Regional General Hospital “F. Miulli”
Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italy
Regional General Hospital “F. Miulli” in Italy has been awarded IASIOS Accredited Centre status, marking an important step in the development of its interventional oncology services. This recognition confirms compliance with internationally established standards for quality assurance, patient safety, and multidisciplinary cancer care.
The accreditation reflects a strong institutional focus on organised clinical workflows, consistent application of best practices, and the ongoing enhancement of interventional oncology within a modern cancer care framework. It also highlights the increasing relevance of image-guided, minimally invasive therapies in delivering effective treatment options.
Congratulations to Dr. Riccardo Inchingolo and the entire team on achieving this milestone and contributing to the advancement of interventional oncology standards.
IASIOS Council
Dr. Riccardo Inchingolo
IASIOS Council Member
(Regional General Hospital “F. Miulli”, Italy)
Ghent University Hospital
Ghent, Belgium
We are proud to announce that Ghent University Hospital in Belgium has been awarded IASIOS Accredited Centre status. This recognition demonstrates that its interventional oncology service is fully aligned with the core requirements of the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology.
Guided by its clinical leadership, this achievement highlights the team’s strong focus on delivering coordinated, high-standard care in interventional oncology, supported by robust processes and a clear commitment to patient-focused outcomes.
IASIOS Council
Dr. Elisabeth Dhondt
IASIOS Council Member
(Ghent University Hospital, Belgium)
Dr. Laurens Hermie
IASIOS Council Member
(Ghent University Hospital, Belgium)
Maastricht UMC+
Maastricht, Netherlands
We are pleased to share an important recognition: Maastricht UMC+ has been awarded IASIOS Accredited Centre status. This distinction confirms that the interventional oncology service led by Dr. Sanne de Boer, Dr. Christiaan van der Leij, and their team operates in line with internationally defined standards for clinical quality, patient safety, and collaborative cancer care.
IASIOS accreditation demonstrates a strong focus on well-defined care pathways, the application of scientifically validated approaches, and a sustained commitment to advancing practice in interventional oncology. It also reflects the growing integration of image-guided, minimally invasive procedures within comprehensive cancer treatment.
IASIOS Council
Dr. Sanne de Boer
IASIOS Council Member
(Maastricht University Medical Center, Netherlands)
Dr. Christiaan van der Leij
IASIOS Council Member
(Maastricht University Medical Center, Netherlands)
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
São Paulo, Brazil
We are proud to announce a significant milestone: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Brazil has achieved IASIOS Accredited Centre status. This recognition confirms that its interventional oncology service meets internationally established standards for quality assurance, patient safety, and multidisciplinary cancer care.
IASIOS accreditation reflects a strong commitment to structured clinical pathways, evidence-based practice, and the continuous advancement of interventional oncology services. It also underscores the expanding role of image-guided, minimally invasive therapies in the evolving landscape of cancer treatment.
Congratulations to Dr. Rodrigo Gobbo and the entire interventional radiology team on this outstanding achievement, setting a benchmark for interventional oncology services in the region.
IASIOS Council
Dr. Rodrigo Gobbo
IASIOS Council Member
(Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Brazil)