Ep. 170 GSRGT: Collaborative Approaches to Rare GU Oncology with Dr. Philippe Spiess and Dr. Andrea Necchi

In this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, urologic oncologist Dr. Philippe Speiss (Moffitt Cancer Center), and medical oncologist Dr. Andrea Necchi (Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele) have an in-depth discussion about the mission and achievements of the Global Society of Rare Genitourinary Tumors (GSRGT).

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SYNPOSIS

First, the doctors discuss the society’s mission to improve the diagnosis and treatment of rare genitourinary cancers globally. They give an overview of their educational efforts, international collaborations, and significant achievements in clinical research. The discussion also covers the importance of global representation, the challenges of studying rare tumors, and future directions, such as leveraging artificial intelligence. The episode concludes with an emphasis on the society’s commitment to being inclusive and providing opportunities for young investigators.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

06:45 - Origins and Missions of GSRGT

11:21 - Challenges in Rare Cancer Research

31:51 - Future Directions in Rare Cancer Treatment

38:38 - How to Get Involved with GSRGT

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RESOURCES

Siemens Healthineers Theranostics:

https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/clinical-specialities/theranostics

Decipher Prostate Genomic Classifier by Veracyte:

​​https://decipherbio.com/decipher-prostate/physicians/decipher-prostate-overview/

GSRGT Website

https://www.gsrgt.com/

Andrea Necchi Website

https://www.andreanecchi.com/