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Dec 03, 2024

Patient Care
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Cancer

A gift to support AI analysis will improve risk assessment and outcomes for prostate cancer patients

Together, a renowned scientist-clinician in prostate cancer and a philanthropist with a keen interest in the confluence of health care and innovative technologies have jump-started an effort combining artificial intelligence (AI) and cancer-risk assessment.

Nov 05, 2024

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Research
Cancer

Dr. Samuel Washington Wins 2024 PCF Young Investigator Award

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) aims to find future research leaders to bring new ideas and new scientific discoveries to prostate cancer research through its Young Investigator Awards program.

Aug 29, 2024

Patient Care
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Urologic Subspecialties

Max Bowman, MD joins UCSF Urology faculty

Max Bowman, MD received his undergraduate training at the University of Utah, where he earned a degree in Exercise

Aug 22, 2024

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Cancer

UCSF Press Release: Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits from Plant-Based Diet

UCSF Press Release by Elizabeth Fernandez, "Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits from Plant-Based Diet" highlights new research by UC San Francisco.

Aug 16, 2024

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Cancer

UCSF Press Release: A Ketogenic Diet Could Improve the Response to Pancreatic Cancer Therapy

UCSF Press Release by Levi Gadyne, "A Ketogenic Diet Could Improve the Response to Pancreatic Cancer Therapy" highlights scientific discovery by UCSF Scientists.

Aug 13, 2024

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Cancer
Urologic Subspecialties

David B. Bayne MD, MPH Named Chief of Urology at ZSFG

David B. Bayne, MD, MPH, has been named Chief of Urology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), succeeding Benjamin Breyer, MD, MAS, who was promoted to UCSF Department of Urology Chair of Urology.

Aug 12, 2024

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Cancer

Active Surveillance Patients International presented Dr. Peter Carroll with Chodak Award

Peter Carroll, MD, MPH, Professor of Urology, Ken and Donna Derr-Chevron Distinguished Professorship in Urology, a pioneer in Active Surveillance and significant lifetime contributions to prostate cancer research, has been presented with the Chodak Award.

Jul 23, 2024

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Peace Orji, MD receives 2023-24 ZSFG Krevans Award

PGY2, urology resident, Peace Orji, MD, received the 2023-24 ZSFG Krevans Award for her excellent performance during her intern year at the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG).