Our Team


June Chan, ScD
Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Urology
(Principal Investigator)

Peter R. Carroll, MD, MPH
Professor, Urology

Matt Cooperberg, MD, MPH
Professor, Urology

Stacey Kenfield, ScD
Associate Professor, Urology and Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Erin Van Blarigan, ScD
Associate Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Urology

Rebecca Graff, ScD
Assistant Professor Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Anthony Luke, MD, MPH
Professor, Clinical Orthosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Adam Olshen, PhD
Professor,  Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Katsuto Shinohara, MD
Professor, Urology

Jeff Simko, MD, PhD
Professor, Pathology

Ghila Andemeskel
Office of Community Engagement, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

Katriel Encabo
Clinical Research Coordinator, Urology

Neil Panchal
Exercise Physiologist, Human Performance Center

Brooke Schultz
Exercise Biomechanist /Lab Manager, Human Performance Center

Imelda Tenggara
Research Director, Urology


Interested in learning more?

Contact us: [email protected] or [email protected] or (415) 353-7348

We want to hear from you!

 


 
Research Topic Location Compensation
Prostate Cancer One-time exercise test $100 gift card
  and blood/urine donation at UCSF;  
  surveys completed at home.  
     

What is the purpose of this study?

 

We are conducting a study of cardiopulmonary fitness among men choosing active surveillance for early stage/low grade prostate cancer. This study is open to men who are on Active Surveillance for localized prostate cancer. Participants who complete the one-time study assessment will receive $100.

 

Who can join? 

  
  
You may be able to join if...                                                                                           You can't join if...
 
  • Are at least age 18.
  • Have localized prostate cancer and are being managed with active surveillance.
  • Can read English.
  • You have been treated for prostate cancer.                                       

Frequently Asked Questions

What will participants be asked to do?

Answer survey questions about demographics, diet, exercise, smoking, and quality of life.
Come onsite to UCSF to donate blood/urine and complete a cardiopulmonary exercise test (documentation of negative COVID19 test may be required).

Will participants be paid?

Those who take part can receive up to $100.