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AUGUST ANNOUNCEMENTS
From medical school to cancer research coordinator to PhD program, the pathway of scholar Sarah Kutika Nyagabona MD, Mmed Clinical Oncology, exemplifies the power of collaboration and mentorship in shaping a new generation of oncologists across the globe. [read more]
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The Cancer Center See Us Portrait Project highlights underrepresented minority faculty, trainees, and staff who are leaders in DEIA and exhibit PRIDE values. Nominate yourself or a colleague by Sept 1.
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Funded by various agencies across UCSF, the awards span a range of topics from theranostics to molecular imaging to immunotherapy response prediction.
Calling All Cyclists!
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On October 21, we're riding 100 miles for metastatic breast cancer research. The funds raised by the One More City San Francisco–Point Reyes Century Ride will directly support the work of UCSF physicians and researchers who are helping metastatic breast cancer patients live longer while experiencing fewer side effects. Learn more.
Welcome New Members
Hugo Gonzalez Velozo, PhD - Associate Member, Breast Oncology

Michael Kattah, MD, PhD - Associate Member, Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy

Emily Mrig, PhD - Associate Member, Cancer Control
Awards & Distinctions
UCSF Medical Center ranked among the nation's top hospitals, and seventh nationwide for cancer care, in the U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 Best Hospitals rankings.


Science and Technology from Reed College for his work on targeting KRAS.

Robert Krumm was awarded the 2023 UC Tech Award for his contributions to the Urologic Outcomes Database (UODB).
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Recent Publications
Keenan BP, Sibley A, Zhang L, Westring AF, Velazquez AI, Bank EM, Bergsland EK,
Boreta L, Conroy P, Daras M, Hermiston M, Hsu G, Paris PL, Piawah S, Sinha S, Sosa
JA, Tsang M, Venook AP, Wong M, Yom SS, Van Loon K. Evaluation of Culture

Hull SC, Chou JC, Yee LM, Yee D, Esserman L. A Truly Pro-Life Position Requires Access to Reproductive Health Care. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2023 Jun 28.

Rothschild HT, Clelland EN, Mujir F, Record H, Wong J, Esserman LJ, Alvarado M,
Community Engagement
Sept 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:15 pm

Thinking about starting a health ministry or building upon an existing health ministry? We have proven techniques and resources to help your faith community program and make an impact. Learn more.
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Education & Training
Held at Parnassus and Mission Bay, this showcase aims to introduce the UCSF cancer research community to students interested in cancer biology. Presentations followed by reception with faculty. Open to all.

Oct 2023 to Mar 2024: F Grant Writing Workshop
Open to graduate students and postdocs.
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Oct 5: Applications due for Postdoc Travel Grants
Open to postdocs in HDFCCC member labs.

The goal of this program is to foster the development of the next generation of clinical scientists to be effective partners with discovery scientists and conduct high impact and innovative patient-centered cancer research. Provides up to 75% protected time for research and a tailored curriculum to fit your career development needs.
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Upcoming Events
One More City and Rapha San Francisco are leading a series of training rides to help UCSF cyclists prepare for a 100-mile bike ride in support of metastatic cancer research happening on October 21, 2023.

At two-hour workshop highlighting how industries manipulated science and public opinion to cast doubt on links between their products and breast cancer.

Open to all trainees, this seminar will introduce career development resources offered by various departments and organizations at UCSF.

A symposium honoring the memory of Zena Werb, PhD. The event will feature scientific presentations and personal remembrances by three of Zena's former trainees.