A team of UCSF researchers led by Hugo Gonzalez, PhD, Jeroen Roose, PhD, and the late Zena Werb, PhD, have found two recurrent cell archetypes in metastatic brain tumors, each shaped by immune cells, that offer clues to future therapies for different types of metastatic cancer. [read more]
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Part of the senior leadership team, Dr. Nguyen will lead the Cancer Center's ongoing efforts to build and train a workforce that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable. |
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For the last three years, the UCSF Global Cancer Program has partnered with stakeholders in Vietnam to improve pediatric oncology outcomes. Learn about the achievements of this unique program. |
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Podcast on Integrative Oncology |
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In the latest CureTalks podcast, Drs. Donald Abrams and Kavita Mishra join patient advocates to discuss key elements of integrative oncology and how best to include them in cancer care. Watch the recording. |
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Kerlikowske K, Chen S, Golmakani MK, Sprague BL, Tice JA, Tosteson ANA, Rauscher GH, Henderson LM, Buist DSM, Lee JM, Gard CC, Miglioretti DL. Cumulative Advanced Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Model Developed in a Screening Mammography Population. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2022 Jan 13:djac008.
Guney E, Lucas CG, Qi Z, Yu J, Zhang R, Ohgami RS, Rubenstein JL, Boué DR, Schafernak KT, Wertheim GB, Dahiya S, Giulino-Roth L, Attarbaschi A, Barth MJ, Kothari S, Abla O, Cohen AL, Mendez JS, Bollen AW, Perry A, Tihan T, Pekmezci M, Solomon DA, Wen KW. A genetically distinct pediatric subtype of primary CNS large B-cell lymphoma is associated with favorable clinical outcome. Blood Adv. 2022 Feb 14.
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An opportunity for two graduate Nurse Practitioners to complete a rigorous twelve-month program providing over 2,000 total hours of cancer-based training with didactic and focused clinical rotations. Attend an informational session on March 2, and apply by March 31.
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Apr 12, 2022 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Apr 26, 2022 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm
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Feb 19, 2022 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hear and learn from Dr. John Swartzberg (UC Berkeley) and Dr. Kim Rhoads (UCSF) in this webinar presented by Allen Temple Baptist Church Health Education Ministry. Learn more and register.
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Justin White, PhD (UCSF) will present, "Using incentives to curb tobacco use: Policy and behavioral insights."
Edna Cukierman, PhD (Fox Chase Cancer Center) will present, "Justification to target pancreatic cancer-associated fibroblasts & the interstitial extracellular matrix as a functional unit."
An opportunity for the WISDOM Study community to convene and discuss the latest topics in the field with input from WISDOM clinicians and scientists.
Dr. Roland Rad (Technical University of Munich) will present, "Evolutionary routes to pancreatic cancer."
Join the Breast Oncology Program for an outdoor poster session at UCSF Mission Bay. Please register ASAP if you're interested in attending or presenting a poster.
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