Tracking and integrating findings across disciplines is a persistent challenge in health disparities research. A new center at UCSF – co-directed by principal investigators Edwin Charlebois, MPH, PhD, Stuart Gansky, DrPH, and Kim Rhoads, MD, MPH – will take on this challenge through coordination of research from 11 newly funded centers across the U.S. on the root causes of, and ways to eliminate, disparities in multiple chronic diseases. [read more]
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For 14 years, oncology dietitian Greta Macaire has provided nutrition support to cancer patients at UCSF. In a Q&A, she reflects on developments in nutrition counseling and research, shares cancer prevention tips, and links to favorite holiday recipes.
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On the latest CureTalks podcast, Dr. Kevan Shokat and Dr. Trever Bivona join lung cancer patient advocates to discuss mutations, new treatments, clinical trials, and more. |
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New Selection Tool for Cancer Clinical Trials |
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Created by Dr. Hala Borno, this online tool is meant to help clinicians rapidly identify clinical trials that they should consider for their patients. The tool also provides a directory of clinical trial contacts.
Originally a pilot for prostate trials, the tool now includes bladder, colorectal, kidney, pancreatic, and most gynecologic trials. Expansion to all sites is expected in 2022. Visit ucsftrials.com to try it out.
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Nina Shah, MD was invited to participate in the 2021 People v. Cancer Summit presented by The Atlantic. The summit explored the important ways in which prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and well-being are interrelated.
Ophir Klein, MD, PhD was elected as Vice President of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR).
Atul Butte, MD, PhD was appointed to the Advisory Committee to the Director, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
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Aabedi AA, Lipkin B, Kaur J, Kakaizada S, Valdivia C, Reihl S, Young JS, Lee AT, Krishna S, Berger MS, Chang EF, Brang D, Hervey-Jumper SL. Functional alterations in cortical processing of speech in glioma-infiltrated cortex. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2021 Nov 16;118(46):e2108959118.
Bouhaddou M, Lee RH, Li H, Bhola NE, O'Keefe RA, Naser M, Zhu TR, Nwachuku K, Duvvuri U, Olshen AB, Roy R, Hechmer A, Bolen J, Keysar SB, Jimeno A, Mills GB, Vandenberg S, Swaney DL, Johnson DE, Krogan NJ, Grandis JR. Caveolin-1 and Sox-2 are predictive biomarkers of cetuximab response in head and neck cancer. JCI Insight. 2021 Oct 22;6(20):e151982.
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HDFCCC Bench to Bedside Workshop: July 18 - 22, 2022
This workshop will provide training for hypothesis-driven patient-focused research, covering clinical and preclinical iteration. Attendees will participate in interactive didactic and individualized discussions that culminate in a translational and/or clinical research protocol synopsis focused on testing a patient-centered hypothesis of their interest(s). Open to senior fellows and early career faculty. Email Jennifer Seuferer to register.
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Summer Research for UCSF Med Students
Each summer med students can participate in the Summer Explore research internship. HDFCCC has money to fund two of these students. If you are interested in being a mentor, please email Jennifer Seuferer AND post your project on Labspot (database of available research opportunities).
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Saturday, Dec 4, 2021 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Dr. Kim Rhoads will give a community presentation on COVID-19 vaccination third shots and boosters to Cancer Support Community - East County. Learn more.
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Moderated by Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, this panel will feature a trio of papers recently published by researchers at UCSF and UCSD as part of the Cancer Cell Map Initiative.
Presented by the American Cancer Society and facilitated by Davide Ruggero, PhD, this event will explore post-transcriptional regulation and cancer.
Laura Huppert, MD, will present, "Breast cancer and central nervous system metastases."
Leigh Ellis, PhD, will present, "Identifying Actionable Targets Driving Cellular Plasticity in Prostate Cancer."
These ongoing meetings aim to bring together expert clinicians and researchers in cancer from across the UC system to discuss novel cancer therapeutic options and their impact on the UC cancer patient population.
Featuring guest speaker Carolyn Bertozzi, PhD, Stanford University.
Featuring guest speaker Gavin Ha, PhD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
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