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Development of a novel RNA biomarker for prostate cancer detection using seminal fluid and mismatched opioid prescriptions following urologic surgery are among the topics being presented by UCSF clinicians and researchers at the Western Section of the American Urological Association’s SurgeWest 2025.

Dr. Farnoosh Nik-Ahd graduated cum laude with dual bachelor’s degrees in Neuroscience and Women’s Studies from UCLA. She then earned her MD at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where she

Congratulations to Michelle Van Kuiken, MD, who has been named the Kutzmann Endowed Professor of Clinical Urology. For Dr. Van Kuiken, who joined UCSF in 2020, the honor is both a professional

Dr. Chappidi earned her undergraduate degree with Honors in Neuroscience from Brown University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. She completed her medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of

Dr. Sekar completed his undergraduate training at Emory University where he earned a degree in Economics with concentrations in Health Economics and Behavioral Economics, graduating cum laude. He then

Dr. Thomas W. Gaither, MD, MAS, completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, earning dual degrees in neuroscience and psychology with highest distinction. Following a brief