A study led by Kevan Shokat, PhD, and Charles Craik, PhD, shows promising pre-clinical results in killing cancer cells resistant to current KRAS-targeted treatments.
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Trial Library, an oncology clinical trials company founded by Dr. Hala Borno, has received its first funding to address the need for equity in patient recruitment. In a Q&A, Dr. Borno discusses the significance of this work for the future of healthcare. |
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Using CRISPR, a team of researchers including Alex Marson, Alan Ashworth, and Julia Carnevale have rendered therapeutic T cells more resilient while fighting cancer cells. |
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The multi-year project will focus on interrogating tumor sub-clonality and shifting dependencies to reduce castration therapy. |
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The UCSF Wellbeing Committee is requesting proposals for projects that will support creating a culture of wellbeing at UCSF.
UCSF is holding free drop-in flu shot clinics for faculty, staff, students, and volunteers at various locations.
UCSF is offering new bivalent boosters from Moderna and Pfizer.
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Tung Nguyen, MD was named UCSF Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA). Read more.
Joy Oson, PMP has joined as Project Manager, Cancer Services Strategic Initiatives, UCSF Health.
Meera Ragavan, MD, MPH received a Conquer Cancer 2022 Quality Care Symposium Merit Award for a project, "Disparities in receipt of financial assistance for patients prescribed oral anti-cancer medications at an integrated specialty pharmacy."
Ana Velázquez Mañana, MD received a Conquer Cancer 2022 Quality Care Symposium Merit Award for a project, "Association of prevalent social risks with treatment initiation among patients with cancer."
Iona Cheng, PhD, MPH, along with researchers from USC and UCI, received an R01 award for “Impact of Climate Change on Life Expectancy in a Multiethnic Population.”
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Singhal S, Walter LC, Smith AK, Loh KP, Cohen HJ, Zeng S, Shi Y, Boscardin WJ, Presley CJ, Williams GR, Magnuson A, Mohile SG, Wong ML. Change in four measures of physical function among older adults during lung cancer treatment: A mixed methods cohort study. J Geriatr Oncol. 2022 Sep 1:S1879-4068(22)00206-5. |
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Sept 24, 2022 | 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council presents a Men’s Health Symposium in Redwood City! The program includes a moderated panel of experts, free lab screenings and exam, breakfast & lunch, and resource tables with health-related information.
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Two grants of up to $1500 will be awarded. For one grant, priority is given to postdocs from historically underrepresented groups. You must work in a Center Center member's lab and must be attending a cancer-specific conference. Learn more and apply.
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Part of the HDFCCC K12 Physician Scientist Program in Clinical Oncology (PSPCO), the following seminars are open to all senior fellows and early career faculty. For more info, visit our website or contact Jennifer Seuferer.
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Learn how cancer data is being utilized to derive critical insights for patient care.
Jeffrey Klco, MD, PhD (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) will present, "Recent advances in pediatric myeloid neoplasms."
Presented by the Div. of Gynecologic Oncology, this virtual symposium features talks and breakout discussions on new therapies in ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancer; hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC); survivorship; and more.
Presented by the SF CAN Prostate Cancer Action Network, this Blue Ribbon Car Show includes a raffle, food trucks, DJ, and free prostate cancer screening (PSA tests).
This CME webinar features presentations by Peter Carroll, MD, MPH; Hao Nguyen, MD, PhD; and Michael Alvarado, MD, MS.
Presented by the UCSF Breast Care Center, this virtual event explores the impact of food and science on breast health.
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