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OncoBlast-Precision Oncology in GU Cancers: Biomarkers, Sequencing, and Toxicity Management

This CME-accredited OncoBlast activity offers an interactive, case-based learning experience focused on genitourinary (GU) cancers. Through real-world clinical scenarios, learners will engage with evolving standards of care in GU malignancies. Emphasis is placed on biomarker-guided therapies, sequencing of systemic treatments, management of treatment-related toxicities, and applying evidence-based decision-making in complex clinical settings.

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Course Summary

Events StartsEvents Ends
1/1/202512/31/2025

Faculty

Jordan Ciuro   (MD)

Dr. Jordan Ciuro is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of genitourinary cancers, including adrenal, bladder, kidney, penile, prostate, and testicular cancers. She practices at the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown and holds a faculty appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Ciuro earned her medical degree with honors from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. She completed both her internal medicine residency and hematology/oncology fellowship at Ascension Providence Hospital through Michigan State University, where she served as chief resident and chief fellow in her final years of training. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology, Dr. Ciuro has been practicing since 2022. Her research focuses on investigator-initiated clinical trials that explore geriatric survivorship and healthcare disparities in solid tumors, with the goal of tailoring treatments to reduce toxicity and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and working groups within the ECOG and Caris Precision Oncology Alliance focused on genitourinary cancers. Dr. Ciuro has contributed to scientific literature in journals such as BMJ Case Reports and the Mathews Journal of Case Reports. She is recognized for her patient-centered approach and has received high patient satisfaction scores, reflecting her commitment to compassionate, inclusive care.

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    Target Audience

  • Medical oncologists
  • Oncology fellows
  • Oncology nurses
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Physician assistants
  • Pharmacists

    Learning Objectives

    Upon successful completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify evidence-based treatment options for GU malignancies.
  • Recognize and manage adverse events associated with targeted and hormonal therapies used in advanced GU cancers.
  • Incorporate biomarker-driven treatment decisions in the management of metastatic renal cell carcinoma.