News & Highlights

During the December 2019 SUO meeting, Urology Times interviewed UCSF Urology Resident Claire M. de la Calle, MD before her podium presentation. Thus far her research suggests that combining biomarkers

In a recent article in Annals of Internal Medication, UCSF Urology’s Hillary Copp, MD, MS et al, revealed that fewer than half of California pharmacies provided disposal instructions to patients

Thomas Chi, MD, Associate Professor UCSF Urology wins The Gold Cystoscope Award for his “outstanding research into the cause of urolithiasis and innovations in surgical techniques for kidney stone removal.”

Sima Porten, MD, MPH was selected as one of the final seven proposals to receive OptumLabs-funded access to its database of de-identified, linked clinical and administrative claims information.

Says Stan Rosenfeld, the group’s leader, the award was, “well deserved recognition for his invaluable contributions to the prostate cancer community.”

Dr. Suskind is being recognized for her cumulative work in the area of female urologic issues in frail older adults. She will receive the award during the February SUFU annual meeting.

Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are cells shed by primary or disseminated tumors. They are easily obtained with a peripheral blood draw and therefore allow for a minimally invasive way to monitor tumor progression.

Hillary Copp, MD, MS and Lindsay Hampson, MD, MAS, along with other UCSF patients and caregivers, participated in Spina Bifida Association’s Walk and Roll held in Walnut Creek.

UCSF.EDU Covered UCSF Urology's Ben Breyer, MD, MAS and his study...

The entry entitled: “Time spent away from home in the year following high-risk cancer surgery in older adults.” discusses results from a retrospective cohort study...