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UCSF Health Experts Spotlight Advances at Hematology Conference
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
Donor Gift Helps Establish the UCSF Sarcoma Cellular Therapy Initiative
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
Over 30 UCSF Scientists Honored for Highest Impact in Their Fields
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
Inclusion of New Risk Factors Improves Prediction of Invasive Breast Cancer
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
Cancer Center Awards Mini-Grants in Support of Diversity, Professional Development
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 –
UCSF and UCLA to Host Inaugural PSMA PET Conference in January 2024
University of California prostate cancer experts will share clinical insights at the first annual PSMA Conference, “PSMA PET and RLT: Present and Future.” The conference will take place online and in-person in San Francisco on January 18-19, 2024. The event is co-sponsored by UC San Francisco and
Can Gene Expression Predict if a Brain Tumor Is Likely to Grow Back?
Doctors often prescribe radiation along with surgery to treat a brain tumor called meningioma that originates in the protective membranes surrounding the brain. But side effects from radiation can be serious, including memory loss and cognitive decline, so it’s important to know which patients