PD Dr.med. Oana-Diana Persa

skin tumor diseases (squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, pleomorphic dermal sarcoma), general dermatology

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Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Medical unit

Skin cancer center

About the doctor

Dr. Oana-Diana Persa is a distinguished dermatologist specializing in skin tumor diseases at University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich in Germany. With extensive training and fellowships in dermatology and venereology, Dr. Persa's expertise lies in squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and pleomorphic dermal sarcoma. She has received prestigious awards, including the Dermato-Oncology Young Talent Award, highlighting her commitment to cutting-edge research and patient care. Scientific Focus: Molecular mechanisms of tumorigenesis (including the transition from field cancerization to invasive carcinoma), tumor immunology, Personalized Cancer Therapy. Dr. Persa's impressive list of scientific publications showcases her focus on innovative treatments and cancer immunosurveillance in skin cancer patients. Her work in using AI for melanoma diagnosis and studying immune checkpoint inhibitors in pleomorphic dermal sarcoma demonstrates her dedication to advancing dermatological care. Patients can trust in Dr. Persa's holistic approach and deep understanding of skin cancer treatments, making her a valuable asset to the Skin Cancer Center at University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich.

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

Medical studies at the “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Cluj Napoca, Romania,
Doctorate “The role of aPKC in migration and tumor formation” at the Clinic for Dermatology and Venereology, University of Cologne
Training as a specialist in dermatology and venereology at the University Hospital of Cologne
Additional designation "Medicinal Tumor Therapy"
Fellowship of the Collaborative Research Center 829: Molecular Basis of the Regulation of Skin Homeostasis
Fellowship of the Collaborative Research Center 832: Molecular Basis and Modulation of Cellular Interactions in the Tumor Microenvironment

Experience

Clinician scientist Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne
Clinician scientist Cluster of Excellence Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD) at the University of Cologne
Since April 2022, senior physician and head of dermato-oncology at the Clinic and Polyclinic for Dermatology and Allergology at Biederstein

Awards & Memberships

Dermato-Oncology Young Talent Award of the Association for Dermatological Research
Promotional Prize of the Rhineland-Westphalian Dermatological Society
Travel Grant International Investigative Dermatology Congress (IID), Orlando, USA
Poster prize 1st European Symposium on Myeloid Regulatory Cells in Health and Disease
Clinician scientist scholarship from the German Foundation for Dermatology

Languages

English

German

Publications

Multimodal approach predicts relapse upon cessation of immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced melanoma.

25 August, 2025

Interventions for Bowen's disease: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

19 August, 2025

Explainable, federated deep learning model predicts disease progression risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

28 June, 2025

Location

Ismaninger Str., 22, 81675 Munich, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

PD Dr.med. Oana-Diana Persa works at University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich.

What is the specialization of PD Dr.med. Oana-Diana Persa?

The primary specialization of the doctor is skin tumor diseases (squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, pleomorphic dermal sarcoma), general dermatology.