Medical Oncology Hospital Sírio-Libanês. Clinical research fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

São Paulo, Brasil
Joined June 2017
João Alessi, MD retweeted
Always love talks from #DrElKrief. For those that haven't read her piece in @JCO_ASCO on the #intratumoral #microbiome in #lungcancer, please have a look: ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO…
#DCLung25 Arielle Elkrief demystifies the role of the microbiome & IO for lung cancer, key lessons: - microbial biomarkers requires turnaround time optimisation @derosa__lisa - range of interventions: FMT, prebiotics, diet - unique regulatory considerations @IASLC #LCSM
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João Alessi, MD retweeted
Our reconstructed individual patient data meta-analysis aiming to identify populations that may benefit from dual immune checkpoint blockade with CTLA-4 and PD-(L)1 inhibition has just been published in @TheLancetOncol thelancet.com/journals/lanon… 1/6
João Alessi, MD retweeted
🚨 Excited to share our 2 new studies published today in @TheLancetOncol — one offering deeper insight into refining #ICI for PD-L1–negative & 🧬#STK11-mutant #NSCLC, and the other exploring #ICI vs 💊#BRAF/MEKi in #BRAF V600E #NSCLC. @OncoAlert @IASLC #LCSM. /W✨@DiFedericoMD✨ These studies aren’t full answers — but we hope they help sharpen strategies and spark further progress in tailoring immunotherapy for NSCLCs historically seen as resistant. Heartfelt thanks to the co-authors, patients, collaborators & reviewers who made this possible. @marinagarassino @MarceloCorassa @peters_solange @pecci_federica1 @ACortelliniMD @dplanchard @RobertoFerrara_ @CoreyLangerMD @FawziAbuRous @mihaela_aldea @XinAnnWang @DanaFarber @DanaFarberNews @DrMarkAwad @NIVokes @StephenVLiu @NarjustFlorezMD @alessi_joao @DrJNaidoo @Alfdoc2
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João Alessi, MD retweeted
Precision oncology keeps getting more precise 🔬✨ 🚨Just published in @CCR_AACR our study: First-line MET TKIs vs immunotherapy ± chemotherapy in #METex14 #NSCLC ✦ ICI±chemo showed benefit in tumors with very high PD-L1 ✦ MET TKIs extended survival in patients with lower PD-L1 or brain/bone involvement 🧠🦴 Grateful to have co-led this collaborative effort together with @LeXiuning w/ 💫 1st authors @pecci_federica1 & #HuiLi 💡 Moving beyond single biomarkers toward treatment strategies informed by the intersection of genomics and clinical context. @OncoAlert @DanaFarber @DanaFarberNews @MDAndersonNews @ @Alfdoc2 Link: aacrjournals.org/clincancerr…
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João Alessi, MD retweeted
On a new episode of Lung Cancer Considered, host @NarjustFlorezMD talks w/ @BRicciutiMD & @g_mountzios about resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors, STK11/KEAP1/KRAS co-mutations, and emerging NSCLC therapeutics. 🎙️ Listen: bit.ly/LCCColdTumors
João Alessi, MD retweeted
#TumorBoardTuesday 🫁Move back to Lung Cancer #NSCLC 📢Join us Tuesday, 08-05-25 at 8PM ET as @biagioricciutMD & @DiFedericoMD 🗣️Frontline IO Strategies for STK11/KEAP1-Mutant metastatic #NSCLC RT and bring others into the discussion‼️
João Alessi, MD retweeted
Neoadjuvant PD-1/PD-L1 blockade combined with chemotherapy improved pathological response rates and surgical resectability in patients with T4 and/or N2-N3 stage III NSCLC. ja.ma/4kXyeAx @EdoardoGarbo
João Alessi, MD retweeted
Listen to this week's episode of the VJOncology Podcasts featuring @alessi_joao and @DiFedericoMD who discussed #LungCancer updates from #ASCO25 🎧Listen here tinyurl.com/yf7f3az7 They explore the potential of new agents like tarlatamab, and dive into pivotal trials in NSCLC: 🔹 OptiTROP-Lung03 (sacituzumab tirumotecan) 🔹 CheckMate 816 (neoadjuvant nivo + chemo) 🔹 ALNEO (alectinib in ALK+) @ASCO #LCsm #NSCLC This podcast is available on the Lung Cancer Channel on VJOncology, which is supported by Takeda. Supporters have no influence over the production of content.
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João Alessi, MD retweeted
Factors associated with disease progression after discontinuation of immune checkpoint inhibitors for immune-related toxicity in patients with advanced NSCLC. brnw.ch/21wTZdj
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João Alessi, MD retweeted
Pleased to discuss some of the ASCO 2025 lung cancer highlights with my dear friend and colleague @alessi_joao in this @VJOncology podcast 👇
Listen to this week's episode of the VJOncology Podcasts featuring @alessi_joao and @DiFedericoMD who discussed #LungCancer updates from #ASCO25 🎧Listen here tinyurl.com/yf7f3az7 They explore the potential of new agents like tarlatamab, and dive into pivotal trials in NSCLC: 🔹 OptiTROP-Lung03 (sacituzumab tirumotecan) 🔹 CheckMate 816 (neoadjuvant nivo + chemo) 🔹 ALNEO (alectinib in ALK+) @ASCO #LCsm #NSCLC This podcast is available on the Lung Cancer Channel on VJOncology, which is supported by Takeda. Supporters have no influence over the production of content.
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João Alessi, MD retweeted
Antitumor Activity of Vebreltinib and Characterization of Clinicogenomic Features in Solid Tumors with MET Rearrangements brnw.ch/21wTyDv By Seshiru Nakazawa, @pecci_federica1, Igor Odintsov, Pasi Janne, @DrMarkAwad, and colleagues @DanaFarber @MSKCancerCenter
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João Alessi, MD retweeted
Such a privilege to listen to Dr. Crinò—my first mentor—reflecting on 20 years of progress in #LungCancer treatment, from targeted therapies to immunotherapies. A masterclass in science and dedication in #Ferrara 🇮🇹. @OncoAlert @DanaFarber @iascl
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João Alessi, MD retweeted
‼️Excited to share our @ASCO edu book article on DLL3 targeting in SCLC. Probably one of the most extensive and Upto date reviews on this topic! Led by @Ayeshaaijaz @SagalPannu We talk about biology, trials, other T cell engagers , tox and much more! ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/EDB…
João Alessi, MD retweeted
Still struck by the impact our microbiome has on efficacy (and toxicity) of immunotherapy in lung cancer. Listen to this episode of the @IASLC podcast, Lung Cancer Considered, where I discuss the data with Drs. Arielle Elkrief and Bertrand Routy. iaslc.org/iaslc-news/lung-ca…
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João Alessi, MD retweeted
Zoldonrasib (mutant selective covalent inhibitor targeting the ‘ON’ state of RAS G12D. Most patients were PDAC but included NSCLC. #AACR25 @KRASKickers @AACR #lcsm
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João Alessi, MD retweeted
Just published in @CCR_AACR our work studying factors associated with prolonged disease control and survival after discontinuation of immune checkpoint inhibitors for irAEs in patients with advanced NSCLC. @DrMarkAwad @rohit_thum @AdamJSchoenfeld doi.org/10.1158/1078-0432.CC…
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João Alessi, MD retweeted
In a new study published in @CCR_AACR, @DanaFarber researchers found the effects of immunotherapy can last after treatment stops in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. @DFarberThoracic Read more: bit.ly/3GhpAhM
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