AUTHOR=Ekrami Elena , Ghanbari Parisa , Othman Eman M. , Szalay Aladar A. TITLE=The 16th international oncolytic virotherapy conference: from in vitro to clinical studies, novel approaches in cancer therapy meeting report JOURNAL=Frontiers in Immunology VOLUME=Volume 16 - 2025 YEAR=2025 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1554767 DOI=10.3389/fimmu.2025.1554767 ISSN=1664-3224 ABSTRACT=The 16th International Oncolytic Virotherapy Conference, which was held in the vibrant city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, on 27-30th November 2024, featured a variety of novel strategies for improving oncolytic virus therapy. A reflective keynote highlighted industry challenges and lessons. Presentations covered the cutting-edge developments in oncolytic virotherapy from scientific, clinical, and industry perspectives. Young Investigators Talk was a newly introduced segment that debuted this year.