Dr. Spiess’ research interests include novel therapies for advanced renal, bladder and penile cancer. Dr. Spiess has published over 220 peer reviewed manuscripts and has edited 5 textbooks on urologic oncology. Dr. Spiess currently serves as the vice-chair of the NCCN panel on bladder and penile cancer and sits on several international editorial boards including Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations, BMC Urology, British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, and the International Brazilian Journal of Urology. Dr. Spiess has delivered major lectures and seminars at national and international oncology meetings and has recently been appointed to serve on the American Urological Association Core Curriculum.