News & Highlights

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UCSF Department of Urology researchers have received new support from the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) for projects aimed at advancing cancer immunotherapy, including work on next-generation cancer

UCSF Urology has been ranked #10 in the nation and #1 in California in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals specialty rankings. This recognition is one of several recent distinctions

Just three years after launching her laboratory at UCSF, urologic oncologist Carissa Chu, MD, is entering a new phase of growth. This summer, her lab will expand to eleven members, nine of whom are

The UCSF Department of Urology is pleased to announce the appointment of David T. Tzou, MD, as co-program director of the Endourology Fellowship Training Program, where he will serve alongside David

The UCSF Department of Urology is pleased to announce the appointment of Rishi R. Sekar, MD, MSc, as the new associate program director of the Urologic Oncology Fellowship Program. Dr. Sekar succeeds

One in three men will experience moderate-to-severe lower urinary tract symptoms in their lifetime, with symptoms including frequent urination, difficulty starting urination, nocturia and a weak urine

The UCSF Department of Urology welcomed Daniel W. Lin, MD, Chair of Urology at the University of Washington and Director of the Institute for Prostate Cancer at UW Medicine, as the 2025-2026 Emil A

UCSF Department of Urology and the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) are continuing to grow a community-based partnership aimed at improving early detection and treatment of prostate

Urology resident, Daniela Orozco Rendon, MD, will be receiving the 2025-26 ZSFG Krevans Award for her excellent performance during her intern year. She will be recognized and celebrated during the