Cancer

Cancer research

Clinical Trials

Performance of clinical trials is a departmental priority. The department and affiliated programs are conducting investigational studies of treatments for genitourinary cancer and other conditions with the goal of improving diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of urologic disease. Learn more at the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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UCSF is internationally known for its research in prostate and other urological cancers. Our department conducts basic scientific work to analyze and categorize different types of prostate cancer and the health risks they pose. Our faculty lead large epidemiological studies on dietary and other lifestyle interventions that may help reduce the risk of the disease. UCSF Urology also heads CaPSURE™, a multicenter longitudinal study of men with prostate cancer.

In addition to our work in prostate cancer, we have important research programs in bladder, renal and other urological cancers. The department conducts clinical trials of new treatments for genitourinary cancers, coordinated through the urologic clinical and translational science program. We also maintain a urologic oncology database, which provides a valuable repository of information to guide future investigations. Many of our faculty maintain research laboratories at UCSF, where they conduct basic science investigations in their areas of expertise.

Cancer News & Highlights

UCSF Health announced Sian Mara, Physician Assistant, has been awarded with the Exceptional Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Award. "This award recognizes nurse practitioners. physician assistants,...
Dr. Lindsay Hampson, Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Education in the UCSF Dept. of Urology was awarded a 5-year NIH K76 grant for $243,000.00. The National Institute of Aging's Paul B....
John Lindsey II, MD, MEng received his undergraduate training and master’s degree at Cornell University in Operations Research & Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. After graduating, he...
Carissa Chu, MD received her undergraduate training at University of California, San Diego, where she earned a degree with Honors in Human Biology.  After graduating, she earned her medical degree...
UCSF Urology, once again, ranked as one of the best urology programs in the United States according to the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals survey. Ranking #12 in the nation, #...
Thomas Chi, MD, MBA We are proud to announce that Dr. Thomas Chi has been awarded the 2023 Arthur Smith Award. This award is presented to a urologist who has already achieved distinction through...
Peter Bruno, PhD Peter Bruno, PhD, received his undergraduate training at University of California, San Diego, where he earned his degree in Molecular Biology summa cum laude. At the Massachusetts...