Outstanding UCSF work #AACR2026! Brooke Braman (David Raleigh lab) 2 posters genomics/meningiomas, Courtney Tamaki (Nam Woo Cho Lab) radiation-inducible surface protein targets Details here! www.linkedin.com/posts/ucsf-r... @aacrjournals.bsky.social @neurosurgucsf.bsky.social @ucsfcancer.bsky.social

I loved being part of this fundamental study on the determinants of HIV infection in primary human CD4+ T cells! Thanks to Ujjwal and Eli for letting me contribute!

This evening, the 24 members of the 2026 class of AACR Fellows were inducted into the AACR Academy. The distinguished scientists who comprise the AACR Academy form a global community of thought leaders who advance the AACR’s mission. #AACR26 #AACRFellows

Aviv Regev, PhD, Head and Executive Vice President, Research and Early Development, Genentech “From Cell Atlases to Medicines, with AI”

Today at 4pm our @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social Friday Seminar Series features Aviv Regev, PhD, Head and Executive Vice President, Research and Early Development, @genentech.bsky.social presenting “From Cell Atlases to Medicines, with AI”

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Collage of ucsf researchers at AACR 2026 conference

Headed to #AACR26? Leading cancer researchers from @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social will present talks and posters on environmental and genetic determinants in cancer development, precision cancer treatment w/ radiotheranostics, overcoming drug resistance, and more.

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Listen to the latest podcast! "SNObound: Career Advice from Dr. Brooke Braman in Radiation Oncology" from David Raleigh Lab. Dr. Mike Dohopolski & Jayden Hang interview Braman on her residency path soc-neuro-onc.libsyn.com/website/snob... @neurosurgucsf.bsky.social @ucsfcancer.bsky.social

I am looking forward to attending #AACR26. I will be chairing an educational session describing work done by the Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN) on Friday at 3pm.

We had 70+ ppl at our annual course "Underpinnings & Advances in Reirradiation"! Philips lecture ft. Harald Paganetti "Biologic Effects of Proton Therapy" & Buschke lecture ft. Costas Koumenis "Proton FLASH Radiotherapy & Re-irradiation for Head & Neck Cancer" radonc.ucsf.edu/ucsf-radiati...

We have a wonderful lineup of speakers. Indu Kohaar, a Program Officer at NCI, will kick things off with an introduction to HTAN followed by scientific talks from myself, Li Ding, and Irene Ghobrial (leaders of three of the 10 HTAN centers)

An illustration of DNA double helices is shown next to UCSF neuro-oncologist Jennifer Clarke, MD, MPH.

A phase 1 clinical trial led by @ucsfhealth.bsky.social neuro-oncologist Jennifer Clarke, MD, MPH, shows that a personalized treatment regimen with multiple targeted therapies is a feasible approach for recurrent #glioblastoma: braintumorcenter.ucsf.edu/news/precisi... @ucsfcancer.bsky.social

Kristen Pauken, PhD

This Friday, April 10th at 4pm PDT: Cancer Center Friday Seminar Series: Kristen Pauken, PhD @mdanderson.bsky.social presents "Thinking outside the tumor to maximize PD-1 immunotherapy response"
Hosted by Adil Daud, MD @aporia64.bsky.social @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social
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DROP-CARs: Engineering Reversible, Drug-Controlled CAR T Cell Activity with a Clinically Approved Small Molecule | Wendell Lim @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social Adam Stevens @upenn.edu via @theaacr.bsky.social url: aacrjournals.org/cancerres/ar...

Shape-Shifting Gel Helps Scientists 3D Print Organs That Grow in Lab Scientists at UCSF invented a microscopic “womb” material for growing artificial organs (organoids) from scratch.

Scientists have created a gel that shapes mini synthetic organs — a step toward making lab-grown human tissue. “We place cells where they need to be and let their developmental programs assemble the tissue," UCSF's Zev Gartner says. https://ucsfh.org/41dDKIa

Providing Support for Mental Health Disorders Across Cancer Populations | CancerNetwork Julian Hong, MD, MS, offered strategies for providing mental health services into routine workflows for patients undergoing anti-cancer treatment.

Listen to a recent Podcast ft. @julianhong.bsky.social! Discussing considerations for optimizing care among patients with mental health disorders (MHDs) who are undergoing treatment for cancer via Cancer Network @ucsfcancer.bsky.social @ucsf-bchsi.bsky.social www.cancernetwork.com/view/providi...

FDA Clears Investigator-Initiated IND for SRN-101 in Recurrent High-Grade Glioma | CancerNetwork The FDA has cleared an investigator-initiated investigational new drug application for a first-in-class AAV immuno-gene therapy in recurrent high-grade glioma.

Phase 1 study led by Nicholas Butowski, MD @neurosurgucsf.bsky.social @ucsfhealth.bsky.social gets FDA clearance for an investigational new drug application to begin a phase 1 clinical trial for patients with recurrent high-grade glioma.
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Michael Bishop, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1989: Official Lecture YouTube video by Nobel Prize

Very sad to hear of the passing today of our UCSF colleague Mike Bishop at the age of 90. A legendary and inspiring figure. He also led UCSF as Chancellor. Have a listen to his Nobel lecture. youtube.com/watch?v=CDv7...

Scientists Create Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells Right in the Body UCSF scientists found a precise way to turn on cancer-fighting immune cells inside the body. This more potent form of CAR-T has the potential to treat many more cancers.

“I think this is just the beginning of a big wave of new therapies that will be truly transformational and save a lot of lives” Justin Eyquem, PhD @j-eyquem.bsky.social @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social on recent @nature.com pub with breakthrough research on CAR T therapy www.ucsf.edu/news/2026/03...

Michael Bishop, Nobel-Winning Cancer Researcher, Has Died at 90 Former UCSF Chancellor and Nobel-Prize winning cancer researcher, J. Michael Bishop, has died at the age of 90.

Remembering Dr. J. Michael Bishop — Nobel laureate, visionary cancer researcher, and former UCSF chancellor — who passed away at 90. His discovery of oncogenes transformed our understanding of cancer and reshaped modern medicine. Grateful for his life and lasting impact. tiny.ucsf.edu/LAn3aK

Mike Bishop at his 90th birthday party surrounded by former trainees. Feb 23rd, 2026, Larkspur, CA

Devastated to learn of the passing of the great cancer pioneer J. Michael Bishop.

Mentor and friend, it was only a few weeks ago we celebrated his 90th birthday.

He taught us that the seeds of cancer lie within us and spent his career combating cancer. 🧪

@ucsfcancer.bsky.social

Reminder: Today at 4pm: Friday Cancer Center Seminar Series
@ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social | James Fraser, PhD @fraserlab.com presents "You can't avoid the AVOIDOME: how to speed drug discovery with ML." Hosted by Trever Bivona, MD, PhD
Info: cancer.ucsf.edu/seminars

Molecular Garbage on Tumors Makes Easy Target for Antibody Drugs A UCSF team discovers that a notorious cancer-causing enzyme called SRC exists on the outside of many tumors - so they're turning it into a cancer drug.

A cancer-causing enzyme called SRC, once thought to hide inside cells, can appear on the surface of tumor cells like a “flag,” UCSF research finds, making it a possible treatment target for up to half of all tumors. “It’s truly exciting,” senior author Jim Wells says. https://ucsfh.org/3Pcqe4G

Friday 3/20 at 4pm: Friday Cancer Center Seminar Series
@ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social | James Fraser, PhD @fraserlab.com presents "You can't avoid the AVOIDOME: how to speed drug discovery with ML."
Info: cancer.ucsf.edu/seminars

2026 PSMA & Beyond Conference | March 26–27, 2026 Luskin Conference Center, Los Angeles. Two-day educational meeting bringing together #ProstateCancer imaging, therapy, and research experts. Co-sponsors UCLA, @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social @pcf-science.bsky.social
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Join us and our partner, California Prostate Cancer Coalition, for the Sixth Annual @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer

Friday, April 17, 2026 (8:00AM-5:00PM, PT) UCSF Mission Bay Campus and virtual cancer.ucsf.edu/research/pro...

Applying for Foundation Awards - Perspectives from Recent Awardees

Applying for Foundation Awards - Perspectives from Recent Awardees | March 16th - panel discussion w/ three recent UCSF faculty who have received foundation grants. Open to @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social senior clinical fellows and early career faculty
More info: calendar.ucsf.edu/event/applyi...

Next up at UCSF Research AI Day - Cancer Commons tools and access - uses foundational structure of Information Commons w/ Brinda Venkrtesh @ucsfcancer.bsky.social ai.ucsf.edu/researchday

Precision, Partnership, Progress: UCSF's Approach to Bladder Cancer | GU Oncology Now UCSF unites specialists to deliver precision, collaborative bladder cancer care, advancing biomarkers, imaging, and more.

Our @ucsfcancer.bsky.social teams are advancing bladder cancer care through precision medicine, with treatment tailored to each patient. Learn more about our patient-centered approach: https://ucsfh.org/4usCNcq

"André Is an Idiot" Documentary Film Screenings with Live Q&A

Though the first two screenings of #AndreIsAnIdiot are sold out at the Roxie in SF, there are 3 more dates: March 14, 16, 18. This #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth, you wonʻt want to miss this award winning film ! Spoiler alert..."get your *&$%& colonoscopy!" calendar.ucsf.edu/event/andre-...

Prioritizing Organ Preservation for Rectal Cancer Patients - UCSF MedConnection Although rectal cancer is a life-threatening disease, it is highly curable in its early stages. Depending on the location and state of the cancer, surgery may be required.

We’re transforming rectal cancer care w/ minimally invasive robotic surgery & a “watch-and-wait” approach. Backed by National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, the focus is simple: treat cancer, preserve organs & help patients recover fast w/ quality of life intact. https://ucsfh.org/4aLPEOZ

New map of fetal brain cell development may change our understanding of mental illness and cancer A chronological map of the fetal brain reveals when key cells emerge and provides clues about autism and cancer.

Research led by Tomasz Nowakowski, PhD @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social @ucsfstemcell.bsky.social in @nature.com | New map of fetal brain cell development may change our understanding of mental illness and cancer www.earth.com/news/new-map... #UCSFProud