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Pre-eminent Scientist, Collaborator, Mentor: Q&A with Nola Hylton, PhD

Dr. Nola Hylton’s path to becoming one of the pre-eminent scientists in the field of biomedical imaging stretches back to childhood when she carried a deep curiosity about the world and “why things are as they are.” In this Q&A, Dr. Hylton talks about choosing a career that would have an impact on others, her enduring excitement for her work, and mentoring women of color in science.

Abortion Ban May Increase Risk of Death for Pregnant Women with Cancer

Katherine Van Loon, MD, and Jordyn Silverstein, MD, from UC San Francisco discuss the unique challenges pregnancy associated cancers (PAC) pose for women and their care teams, who must balance both safety of the mother and that of the fetus or embryo.

Eleven Cancer Research Projects Funded in Spring 2022 RAP Cycle

Eleven investigators and teams were awarded grants in support of cancer research projects in the spring 2022 cycle of the UCSF Resource Allocation Program (RAP). Read more about the recent awardees and their cancer research projects.

Doctor examines a female patientʻs ear for tinnitus or other hearing problems

Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Are Common In Cancer Survivors

While children receiving chemotherapy routinely undergo hearing tests, adults don’t, and a new study by UC San Francisco reports for the first time that significant hearing issues often occur among adult survivors of the most common forms of cancer.

Cancer Grand Challenges ATLAS Team led by Thea Tlsty

An Atlas of Oesophageal Cancer Development

From the team taking on our Cancer Causes challenge, a new integrated atlas of the stromal and epithelial interactions that drive cancers associated with chronic inflammation provides a new way to understand cancer types with the poorest survival.

Scientists Map Networks of Disease-Associated Immune Genes

Using new technologies to study thousands of genes simultaneously within immune cells, researchers at Gladstone Institutes, UC San Francisco (UCSF), and Stanford School of Medicine have created the most detailed map yet of how complex networks of genes function together.

World-Renowned Expert Joins UCSF as Hematology and Oncology Division Chief

Krishna Komanduri, MD, an international leader in hematology-oncology, transplantation and cellular immunotherapy, is the new chief of UCSF’s Division of Hematology and Oncology. In this interview, Komanduri discusses expanding access to precision medicine, his goals for translational research and why he’s landed his dream job.

Dermatologist Jenna Lester in clinic with a patient examining their scalp.

Training the Eye to See Disease On Dark Skin

Dr. Jenna Lester founded the Skin of Color Program at UC San Francisco, which includes a training clinic that specializes in treating dark skin. There are just a handful of such clinics across the country, and Lester’s is the only one in Northern California.

Kole Roybal and Matt Spitzer receive CRI STARS Award

Cancer Research Institute Names Newest Class of Lloyd J. Old STARs, Today's Visionaries in Cancer Immunotherapy Research

UCSF's Kole Roybal, PhD and Matt Spitzer, PhD were named among six U.S. scientists to be awarded $1.25 million each over 5 years to conduct high-risk, high-reward cancer immunology research with the potential to transform cancer treatment.

Understanding the Genesis of Cancer is Goal of $25 Million Award

A world-class team of researchers, co-led by UCSF’s Allan Balmain, and including Kim Rhoads and Luke Gilbert, has been selected to receive a $25M Cancer Grand Challenges award to investigate the very early stages of cancer development.

Screening and Removal of Precancerous Lesions Prevents Anal Cancer

In a groundbreaking finding, a new study led by UC San Francisco found that routine screening for and removal of precancerous anal lesions can significantly reduce the risk of anal cancer, similar to the way cervical cancer is prevented in women.

Portrait Campaign Celebrates Diversity Across Cancer Services

Announcing the Cancer Center See Us Portrait Project, a series of portraits and quotes by Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) faculty and staff who are dedicated leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and exhibit UCSF's PRIDE values.