Resources are allocated to ensure that junior faculty develop into independent investigators, and the academic leaders of tomorrow. Faculty development program are integrated with departmental activities and structured to ensure broader institutional collaboration.
Research
Faculty Development
Advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of urological diseases are nurtured in UCSF's dynamic research environment. Internationally recognized basic scientists and clinicians work collaboratively to understand disease at the cellular level, then creatively apply their findings to improve patient care. UCSF is known for a spectrum of research in urological cancers, non-cancerous diseases, and pediatric urology. Our research programs receive substantial funding from the National Institutes of Health and from other public and private entities. In many cases, our research programs encompass multi-center studies headed by UCSF investigators.
Urology Research
Research News & Highlights
As with many cancers, genetics can play a prominent role in prostate cancer. When Evan Goldberg found out he had a familial genetic mutation that raised his risk for the disease, he sought treatment...
A comprehensive data analysis of genital injuries over the last decade conducted by UCSF researchers points to some practical tips for preventing a surprisingly common health problem in adults and...
Prostate cancer ranks as the most common internal malignancy diagnosed in men in the United States, but often does not require extensive treatment..
A study using tissue samples from men who...
A new genomic test for prostate cancer can help predict whether men are more likely to harbor an aggressive form of the disease, according to a new UC San Francisco study.
The test, which improves...
UCSF urology professor Tom F. Lue, MD, FACS, received the 2013 Ferdinand C. Valentine Award during a reception at the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) on April 10, 2013. The award is sponsored by...
The University of California, San Francisco, Cancer of the Prostate Risk Assessment Postsurgical (CAPRA-S) score is a new tool updating the widely used CAPRA score with information gained from...
UCSF Urologist Hillary Copp, MD, MS
Eliminating unnecessary medical testing is a key ingredient in improving the quality and efficiency of health care. Thanks to research by UCSF urologist Hillary...