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Dr. Tzou earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by his M.D. from the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson. He completed his

UCSF researchers develop a sequencing technology and design a CAR T therapy to identify and kill histologic variant bladder cancer tumors in mice.

David Bayne, Sima Porten, and Sam Washington outline UCSF's urologic oncology fellowship with Uganda Cancer Institute.

The Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) recognizes Dr. Peter Carroll with the Huggins Medal in honor of his lifetime achievements and contributions to research and clinical practice that have advanced the care of patients with genitourinary malignancies.

Dr. Michelle Van Kuiken at UCSF helped transform one patient’s journey with stress urinary incontinence through personalized care, leading to a minimally invasive treatment that drastically improved her quality of life.

An article in GU Oncology Now highlights how UCSF Department of Urology researchers in The Chu Lab have discovered new details about how prostate cancer cells control a protein called STEAP1, which is

Can genomic classifiers tell us what a bladder tumor will actually do? Dr. Carissa Chu joins Dr. Ruchika Talwar in this podcast to discuss how genomic classifiers may help bridge the gap between what

Every year, thousands of viable kidneys are discarded before they can reach recipients in need. When a kidney is prepared for donation, it is flushed, put on ice and viable for about 24 hours. Due to

The UCSF Department of Urology is proud to share our 2025 Year in Review, highlighting a year defined by discovery, expanded access and educational excellence. Across our research, clinical programs and training initiatives, our department continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible in urologic health.