150 Milestone: Robotic Procedure Changes Prostate Cancer Care

UCSF Health has performed 150 robotic focal high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) procedures for patients living with prostate cancer, becoming the first on the West Coast and the first UC Health System to reach that milestone.

From AI to Cancer, Arc Institute Supports Curiosity-Driven Science at UCSF

The Arc Institute, a privately-funded research organization in Palo Alto, is giving nine UCSF faculty members guaranteed funding for up to eight years to doggedly pursue their boldest research plans.

For Some Prostate Cancer Patients, PSMA PET May Be Better for Initial Staging of Disease

Recent findings of a multi-center retrospective study that compares bone scan with PSMA PET for initial staging of prostate cancer were reported in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Study Finds Significant Chemical Exposures in Women With Cancer

In a sign that exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be playing a role in cancers of the breast, ovary, skin and uterus, researchers have found that people who developed those cancers have significantly higher levels of these chemicals in their bodies.

New Research Highlights Key Disparities in Specialized Pediatric Care

Lena Winestone, MD, MSHP, UCSF Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, studies access to care for children with cancer and says that insights into racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities can reveal ways for interventions to better support vulnerable populations.

Empowered Scholar Navigates Global Cancer Career

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.

Eleven Cancer Research Projects Funded in Spring 2023 RAP Cycle

Eleven investigators and teams were awarded grants in support of cancer research projects in the spring 2023 cycle of the UCSF Resource Allocation Program (RAP).

Which Skin Care Products Do We Really Need?

Skin care is big business – just ask the multibillion-dollar beauty industry. But does it truly take a cabinet full of pricey products to keep our skin healthy?

UCSF Medical Center Is Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for 2023-24

Regionally, UCSF Medical Center was listed as the best hospital for cancer care in Northern California.

Dr. Karin Gaenser speaking with a patient in clinic

A Novel Approach Towards a Vaccine for Relapsing Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Q&A with Dr. Karin Gaensler

In a Q&A, Dr. Karin Gaensler discusses the ongoing development of a safe and effective vaccine to improve relapse-free survival for patients with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).

150 Milestone: Robotic Procedure Changes Prostate Cancer Care

From AI to Cancer, Arc Institute Supports Curiosity-Driven Science at UCSF

For Some Prostate Cancer Patients, PSMA PET May Be Better for Initial Staging of Disease

Study Finds Significant Chemical Exposures in Women With Cancer

New Research Highlights Key Disparities in Specialized Pediatric Care

Empowered Scholar Navigates Global Cancer Career

Eleven Cancer Research Projects Funded in Spring 2023 RAP Cycle

Which Skin Care Products Do We Really Need?

UCSF Medical Center Is Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for 2023-24

A Novel Approach Towards a Vaccine for Relapsing Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Q&A with Dr. Karin Gaensler

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