The Cancer Center See Us Portrait Project features inspiring quotes from underrepresented minority faculty and staff who are dedicated leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and exhibit PRIDE values. [view the campaign] | | |
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For the last two years, Johnny Holland has participated in a groundbreaking clinical study at UCSF Health, testing a combination of medications that have kept the cancer at bay. | | |
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The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has elected Eric J. Small, MD, FASCO, to serve as its president for the term beginning in June 2025. | |
Multi-Cancer Early Detection Symposium | | |
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On January 22, the Cancer Center will host an all-day symposium exploring topics and issues arising from the advent of multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests. Open to the greater UCSF community.
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Gregory Allen, MD, PhD - Associate Member, Cancer Immunology & Immunotherapy
William Chen, MD - Associate Member, Neurologic Oncology
Stephen Francis, PhD - Member, Neurologic Oncology
Roarke Kamber, PhD - Associate Member, Cancer Immunology & Immunotherapy
Mandana Khalili, MD - Member, Cancer Control
Kazim Narsinh, MD - Associate Member, Neurologic Oncology
Carlos Penilla, DrPH - Associate Member, Cancer Control
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Eric J. Small, MD was elected president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for the 2025-26 term. Read more.
Thomas Martin, MD received a grant of nearly $4.6 million from the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to produce a CAR T cell therapy for multiple myeloma. Read more.
Eunice Lopez Fuentes, PhD, a postdoc in Sweet-Cordero Lab, was awarded a 2024 Childhood Cancer Research Grant from The Pablove Foundation for research on novel combination therapies in osteosarcoma.
Atul Butte, MD, PhD will receive the PMWC Pioneer Award at the upcoming Precision Medicine World Conference in Santa Clara.
Congratulations to the recent recipients of HDFCCC WOW Awards: Mallory Cases, Lindy Her, Jenna Russell, Banaz Shwan, and Kristy Tjokro!
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The HDFCCC Office of Community Engagement and Umoja Health recently provided cancer information and health resources at AAFAC Black Family Night, a cultural celebration for students, families, staff, and community partners, hosted by the African American Family Advisory Council (AAFAC) of the San Lorenzo School District. | |
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Ghilamichael Andemeskel, OCE health educator, and Gary Blodger joined community partners Baba Norman Brown and Auntie Afua Yates in presenting the principles of Kwanzaa and their relationship to the work of Umoja Health and the HDFCCC Office of Community Engagement.
Pictured left to right: Gary Blodger, Auntie Afua Yates, Ghilamichael Andemeskel, Baba Norman Brown.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility | |
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Submit Your Feedback: DEIA Needs Assessment
The Office of DEIA is conducting a needs assessment within the Cancer Center's marginalized community. Please fill out this brief 5 min survey to help us understand the needs of our Cancer Center community so we can appropriately allocate funding, staff effort, and institutional support.
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