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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

Natalia Leva received her undergraduate education from the University of California, Berkeley where she studied English literature and Modern Dance. She earned her medical degree from Stanford

UCSF Urology has named Sima P. Porten, MD, MPH as Chief of Urologic Oncology, a role that recognizes her exceptional clinical expertise, research leadership, and long-standing commitment to advancing care for patients with genitourinary cancer.

PGY1, urology resident, Sudarshan V. Srirangapatanam, MD, received the 2024-25 ZSFG Krevans Award for his excellent performance during his intern year at the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG).

Davide Ruggero, PhD, professor of urology at UCSF and member of the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, has received a rare renewal of his American Cancer Society (ACS) Professorship.