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It is well known that tobacco smoke adversely affects the prognosis of adult cancers, including myeloid leukemia. But less is known about the effects in children. Now, researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley are investigating the impact of pre- and post-natal exposures to tobacco smoke on

Hematologists and oncologists from around the world will present new research and clinical findings at the American Society of Hematology’s (ASH) 65th Annual Meeting and Exposition. This year’s meeting will be held in San Diego from Dec. 8-12, 2023. Widely considered the world’s leading event in

UCSF is at the forefront of the worldwide effort to harness the potential of cellular therapies for cancer treatment. Our physicians and scientists lead innovative laboratory and clinical research to provide first-in-class treatments to our patients. Much of this work, funded by philanthropy, is

Thirty-two UC San Francisco scientists are among the most influential individuals in their respective fields, according to the most recent analysis of research citations by the science and intellectual property company, Clarivate. Cancer Center Members (Past/Present) Alan Ashworth | Oncology Jeffrey

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women – with the exception of skin cancer – accounting for 31 percent of all new female cancer diagnoses in 2022. Yet, determining who is most at risk of breast cancer is still a challenge for the medical community. Physicians use risk

The Cancer Center’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) recently awarded 20 mini-grants to support career development activities for faculty, staff, and trainees across the UCSF cancer community. Made available to women, minorities, and persons with disabilities –