Giuseppe Caruso

Giuseppe Caruso

Medical Oncologist

Gynecologic oncology

European Institute of Oncology

Location Italy, Milan

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Dr. Giuseppe Caruso is a medical doctor specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology, currently working as a consultant physician in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology (Gynecologic Cancer Medical Treatments), IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan (Italy), under the leadership of Professor Nicoletta Colombo. He holds a PhD in “Network Oncology and Precision Medicine” from the Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome (Italy). During 2023-2024, Dr. Caruso carried out a one-year clinical research fellowhip in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic in Rochester (Minnesota, USA), under the mentorship of Professor William Cliby, and he continues to contribute as a research collaborator at the Mayo Clinic. In 2025, he began a second residency training in Medical Oncology at the Department of Oncology and Hematology Oncology, University of Milan (Italy).
His main areas of interest include gynecologic oncology, precision oncology, and clinical research. Dr. Caruso demonstrates exceptional time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach to his work. His strong communication and interpersonal abilities have been honed through extensive medical training and experience in providing sensitive care to patients, families, and caregivers. Additionally, his international volunteer work with vulnerable populations, including
fragile patients, impoverished families, and orphanages, has further developed his adaptability and capacity for compassionate care.

Current Position

  • Consultant Physician, Division of Gynecologic Oncology (Gynecologic Cancer Medical Treatments), European Institute of Oncology (IEO IRCCS), Milan, Italy.
  • Medical Oncology Resident, Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Italy.

Education

  • PhD in Network Oncology and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
  • Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy (70/70 summa cum laude).
  • MD in Medicine and Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy (110/110 summa cum laude).

Professional Experience

  • Consultant Physician, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO IRCCS), Milan, Italy (2024–present).
  • Research Fellow, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA (2023–2024).
  • Research collaborator, Mayo Clinic.
  • PhD Fellow, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome (2022–2026).
  • Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sapienza University of Rome (2018–2023).

Research / Publications / Academic Activity

  • Research activity in gynecologic oncology, precision oncology, and clinical research.
  • Principal Investigator in clinical research studies including TroFuse-033/GOG-3119/ENGOT-en29, IMOVAReT, and ImmunoPreserv.
  • Sub-Investigator in numerous national and international clinical trials.
  • Author and co-author of peer-reviewed publications, with a complete list of 70 papers available.
  • Publications in journals including JAMA, The Lancet, Lancet Oncology, and International Journal of Gynecological Cancer.
  • Author of book chapters.
  • Contributor to AIOM 2024 clinical guidelines on uterine cancers.
  • H-index: 17 (Scopus), 17 (Google Scholar), 18 (ResearchGate).
  • Participation as speaker in national and international scientific meetings.

Area of Specialization

  • Gynecologic Oncology.
  • Precision Oncology.
  • Clinical Research.

Memberships

  • ESGO (European Society of Gynecologic Oncology).
  • ENYGO (European Network of Young Gynaecological Oncologists).
  • ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology).
  • IGCS (International Gynecologic Cancer Society).
  • MaNGO (Mario Negri Gynecologic Oncology group).
  • YMaGiNe (Young Mango Gynecologic Network).
  • AIOM (Associazione Italiana Oncologi Medici).
  • ENGOT-FLI group (future leaders in clinical trials)

Honors and Awards

  • Awarded funding as Principal Investigator (PI) Partner for a research project selected under the FRRB (Fondazione Regionale per la Ricerca Biomedica Lombardy) “under 40” competitive call (FRRB Early Career Award) in collaboration with Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research (RADARR project).
  • Awarded funding as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) for a research project selected under the FRRB “under 40” competitive call (FRRB Early Career Award) (IDEA PROJECT).
  • Awarded funding as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) for a research project selected under the 2024 Finalized Research Call by the Italian Ministry of Health – Young Researcher (PROTEO project).
  • IJGC Top Reviewers Award 2024 – IGCS Annual Global Meeting, Dublin, Ireland.
    Editorial Fellowship of the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer (2023).
  • Selected Lead Article for the IJGC Podcast: “Systemic therapy de-escalation in advanced ovarian cancer: a new era on the horizon?”.
  • Selected Lead Article for the April 2023 issue of the IJGC and IJGC Journal Club and Podcast: “Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors (PARPi) in ovarian cancer: lessons learned and future directions”.
  • Selected Article for the IJGC Podcast: “Myeloid neoplasms post PARP inhibitors for ovarian cancer”.
  • Scholarship “Progetti di Ricerca, 2023” (Sapienza University of Rome) – Collaborator.
  • Scholarship “Progetti per Avvio alla Ricerca, 2023” (Sapienza University of Rome) – Principal Investigator.
  • Scholarship “Progetti per Avvio alla Ricerca, 2022” (Sapienza University of Rome) – Principal Investigator.
  • Scholarship “Progetti di Ricerca Medi, 2022” (Sapienza University of Rome) – Collaborator.
  • Scholarship “Progetti per Avvio alla Ricerca, 2021” (Sapienza University of Rome) – Principal Investigator.
  • Scholarship “Progetti per Avvio alla Ricerca, 2019” (Sapienza University of Rome) – Principal Investigator.
    Registration to the Order of the Physicians of Rome (2018).
  • License to practise Medicine, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy (2017).
  • UCSC Charity Work Program Scholarship, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy (2017).
  • Six-time recipient of the EDUCatt Scholarship, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy (2011–2017).