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KOL Pulse Profile · 2026

Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD

Director, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center · University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center · Institution profile ↗

Director, NCI-designated University of Hawai’i Cancer Center @UHCancerCenter, Breast Med Onc. Cancer Survivor. https://t.co/uqfgfoIHL3

Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD (@teamoncology) ranks #24 among US breast cancer KOLs on X in 2026, by engagement from fellow physicians. 3 physicians shared, quoted or replied to their posts this year. Most-discussed trials in 2026: OPTIMA (UK), ASCENT03, ASCENT-04. CMS Open Payments lists $28,704 in 2025 general payments.

Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD, Top 25 breast cancer KOL in the USA, KOL Pulse 2026 rankings
Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD, Top 25 breast cancer KOL in the USA, KOL Pulse 2026 rankings

At a Glance

This Month

What Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD has posted in the last 30 days. Updated November 10, 2026.

No trial posts in the last 30 days.

Who Amplifies Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD

Physicians who reposted Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD’s trial posts most often in 2026.

2026 Rankings

ListUS rankGlobal rankPhysicians engagedPhysician engagements
Breast Cancer#24—34Full ranking

What Colleagues Are Saying About Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD

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

Thank you @teamoncology for navigating me for more than 10 years since I was a med student back in Japan! I finally became ready to start my faculty career from this summer thanks to his tremendous career mentorship. #AACR26 https://t.co/d5XJS27l3h
Yu Fujiwara, MD (@waraonc23) · · View on X ↗
Congrats and thanks #YanningXu for presenting our collaborative @apoddc work on #regulatorydelays and #reimbursement at @myESMO #ESMO26! #ValerieHeong #BenTran @fredtingmd #DanielTan @teamoncology #VoonPeiJye #DaphneDay @ToshioShim1025 #TakafumiKoyama #MichelleWilson #ThalVo and many others.
Herbert Loong, MBBS, FASCO (@herbloong) · · View on X ↗

Trials Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD Discussed in 2026

TrialPostsRank among physicians postingLatest
OPTIMA (UK)2#11 of 24May 30, 2026
ASCENT031#17 of 19May 31, 2026
ASCENT-041#24 of 24May 31, 2026
lidERA1#22 of 23May 30, 2026

Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD on OPTIMA (UK)

OPTIMA study is the most practice changing for breast cancer at #ASCO26. No chemotherapy for low ROS score, 50 gene Prosigna by @Veracyte, for much more advanced early breast cancer compared to OncotypeDx indication by @ExactSciences. https://t.co/doMgW9boAP
1,551 impressions · View on X ↗
The issue with the OPTIMA study is that it doesn’t include a limited non-white population. Does this truly apply to all patient populations? #ASCO26
351 impressions · View on X ↗

OPTIMA (UK) trial profile →

Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD on ASCENT03

Both ASCENT-04 and ASCENT-03 efficacy is lbiomarker independent. Is this surprising? Not really. We have seen a similar pattern across the DESTINY-Breast studies, where no biomarker has been statistically meaningful enough to clearly define who benefits. This may be a
79 impressions · View on X ↗

Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD on ASCENT-04

Both ASCENT-04 and ASCENT-03 efficacy is lbiomarker independent. Is this surprising? Not really. We have seen a similar pattern across the DESTINY-Breast studies, where no biomarker has been statistically meaningful enough to clearly define who benefits. This may be a
79 impressions · View on X ↗

ASCENT-04 trial profile →

Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD on lidERA

LiDERA BC study showed that the giredestrant works for any menopause status. Also no difference in side effects profile. Safe and effective. This will be the next standard of care. How to balance with adjuvant CDK 4/6 inhibitor. https://t.co/mutGzibBCZ
348 impressions · View on X ↗

lidERA trial profile →

Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD’s Most-Engaged Posts in 2026

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

Congratulations to @waraonc23 Dr. Yu Fujiwara for receiving a grant from @AACR. He is a medical oncology fellow at @RoswellPark. It was a great opportunity to meet his wife at #AACR26. https://t.co/8SEG3UNlyG
2,757 impressions · View on X ↗
Great to see all the superstar contributors to the advancement of cancer reseacer at the @AACRPres Presidental Dinner. @Rndubois @DrRoyHerbst @SenduraiMani https://t.co/WsitbTda3t
582 impressions · View on X ↗
Dr Jason Lee presenting our new potent ADC for various cancer. The work of @UHCancerCenter preclinical core. Visit section 49 poster poster 10. https://t.co/UTl7xqHjg4 https://t.co/RIaToXo7Qx
1,967 impressions · View on X ↗
The opening ceremony brings three new, interesting initiatives by @AACRPres: Opening of AACR Office in Singapore, New Asia-based AACR conference. And new Professional Excellence Program for early investigators. #AACR26 https://t.co/UMkPaDjVih
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I’m thrilled to attend Dr. @AACRPres Lillian Siu’s speech tomorrow. There are many exciting new developments that will make cancer research more global, and I’m particularly impressed by the commitment to the next generation of cancer researchers. #AACR26 https://t.co/Z2SvDEC3gG
512 impressions · View on X ↗

Industry Payments

CMS Open Payments · 2025 general payments
$28,704 across 20 payments
View the CMS record ↗
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FAQ

How does Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD rank among oncology KOLs in 2026?

Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD ranks #24 among US breast cancer KOLs on X in 2026, based on engagement from fellow physicians (KOL Pulse rankings, updated November 10, 2026).

Which clinical trials does Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD discuss most?

In 2026, Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD posted most often about OPTIMA (UK), ASCENT03, ASCENT-04. Each post is quoted word for word on this page with a link to the original.

Does Naoto T Ueno, MD, PhD receive industry payments?

CMS Open Payments lists $28,704 in 2025 general payments. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025.

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