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KOL Pulse Profile · 2026

Dani Castillo

@DaniCastilloMD · United States
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research · City of Hope · Institution profile ↗

Medical Oncologist/ Researcher @COH

Dani Castillo (@DaniCastilloMD) ranks #15 among US gi cancer KOLs on X in 2026, by engagement from fellow physicians. 6 physicians shared, quoted or replied to their posts this year. Most-discussed trials in 2026: INCB161734, XmAb819, CLARITY-Gastric01 (CG-01). CMS Open Payments lists $23,927 in 2025 general payments.

Dani Castillo, top 20 gi cancer KOL in the USA, KOL Pulse 2026 rankings
Dani Castillo, top 20 gi cancer KOL in the USA, KOL Pulse 2026 rankings

At a Glance

This Month

What Dani Castillo has posted in the last 30 days. Updated November 10, 2026.

KRAS G12D rapidly becoming one of the most exciting targets in GI oncology. INCB161734,oral selective KRAS G12D inhibitor, advance in PDAC and CRC, bringing the field closer to a targeted option for one of the most common KRAS mutations. #GIOnc #ESMO26 #CRC #KRAS https://t.co/sNvXmJ7p5G
· INCB161734 2,593 impressions · View on X ↗
Exciting to see novel immune-engaging strategies in RCC. XmAb819, ENPP3×CD3 bispecific T-cell engager, showed activity in heavily pretreated ccRCC, highlighting potential of ENPP3 as a therapeutic target beyond VEGF, IO, HIF-2α pathways. #ESMO2026 @montypal @cityofhope @OncoAlert https://t.co/YZ5fd0BXhK
· XmAb819 862 impressions · View on X ↗
As co-author, excited to share CLARITY-Gastric01 data. Sone-Ve showed a meaningful survival benefit for pts with previously treated CLDN18.2-positive GC/GEJ cancers, reinforcing CLDN18.2 as a key therapeutic target beyond the frontline setting. #ESMO2026 #GIOncology https://t.co/P1Y1RqW4i2
· CLARITY-Gastric01 (CG-01) 618 impressions · View on X ↗

Who Amplifies Dani Castillo

Physicians who reposted Dani Castillo’s trial posts most often in 2026.

2026 Rankings

ListUS rankGlobal rankPhysicians engagedPhysician engagements
GI Cancer#15—69Full ranking

What Colleagues Are Saying About Dani Castillo

2026 posts by fellow physicians that mention @DaniCastilloMD, quoted word for word.

Eager to meet folks at the @cityofhope booth (Hall 8, #8038) Sunday at 1 pm here at #ESMO26! If you are interested in careers in #oncology, we would love to meet you! Here now with @DaniCastilloMD & @RWinayak! https://t.co/eLDIXiiygT
Sumanta K. Pal, MD, FASCO (@montypal) · · View on X ↗

Trials Dani Castillo Discussed in 2026

TrialPostsRank among physicians postingLatest
INCB1617341#3 of 10Oct 25, 2026
XmAb8191#8 of 15Oct 25, 2026
CLARITY-Gastric01 (CG-01)1#11 of 26Oct 25, 2026

Dani Castillo on INCB161734

KRAS G12D rapidly becoming one of the most exciting targets in GI oncology. INCB161734,oral selective KRAS G12D inhibitor, advance in PDAC and CRC, bringing the field closer to a targeted option for one of the most common KRAS mutations. #GIOnc #ESMO26 #CRC #KRAS https://t.co/sNvXmJ7p5G
2,593 impressions · View on X ↗

Dani Castillo on XmAb819

Exciting to see novel immune-engaging strategies in RCC. XmAb819, ENPP3×CD3 bispecific T-cell engager, showed activity in heavily pretreated ccRCC, highlighting potential of ENPP3 as a therapeutic target beyond VEGF, IO, HIF-2α pathways. #ESMO2026 @montypal @cityofhope @OncoAlert https://t.co/YZ5fd0BXhK
862 impressions · View on X ↗

Dani Castillo on CLARITY-Gastric01 (CG-01)

As co-author, excited to share CLARITY-Gastric01 data. Sone-Ve showed a meaningful survival benefit for pts with previously treated CLDN18.2-positive GC/GEJ cancers, reinforcing CLDN18.2 as a key therapeutic target beyond the frontline setting. #ESMO2026 #GIOncology https://t.co/P1Y1RqW4i2
618 impressions · View on X ↗

CLARITY-Gastric01 (CG-01) trial profile →

Dani Castillo’s Most-Engaged Posts in 2026

Their own 2026 posts that fellow physicians reposted most, quoted word for word.

Very informative session on Concepts in Precision Oncology chaired by Dr. Oh discussions on next-generation ADC strategies, innovative clinical trial designs, and how precision medicine continues to reshape oncology drug development. #ESMO2026 #PrecisionOncology #ADC https://t.co/iUYHqj6Ppg
522 impressions · View on X ↗
Chronological age ≠ biological age. Fit geriatric GI cancer pts may still benefit from curative-intent therapy. Immunotherapy responses aren't necessarily diminished by age, and the microbiome may play a role. Patient goals should guide every decision. #GIOn #ESMO2026 https://t.co/WcHGVzQidy
459 impressions · View on X ↗

Industry Payments

CMS Open Payments · 2025 general payments
$23,927 across 25 payments
View the CMS record ↗
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FAQ

How does Dani Castillo rank among oncology KOLs in 2026?

Dani Castillo ranks #15 among US gi cancer KOLs on X in 2026, based on engagement from fellow physicians (KOL Pulse rankings, updated November 10, 2026).

Which clinical trials does Dani Castillo discuss most?

In 2026, Dani Castillo posted most often about INCB161734, XmAb819, CLARITY-Gastric01 (CG-01). Each post is quoted word for word on this page with a link to the original.

On which clinical trials is Dani Castillo a leading physician voice on X?

Among physicians posting about each trial on X in 2026, Dani Castillo ranks #3 of 10 physicians on INCB161734, based on engagement from fellow physicians.

Does Dani Castillo receive industry payments?

CMS Open Payments lists $23,927 in 2025 general payments. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025.

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