In 2018, the UCSF Brain Tumor Center published research on topics spanning from glioblastoma drug targets to blood test biopsies – and even space travel. See our top five research stories of the year.
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The research program of neurosurgeon Shawn Hervey-Jumper, MD, is deeply influenced by his patients’ struggles to understand how treatment will affect their quality of life.
Patient Care, Research
The UCSF Brain Tumor Center is one of four sites in the country testing a modified version of a poliovirus that had encouraging results against glioblastoma (GBM) in a recent phase I clinical trial.
Patient Care, Research
Published in UCSF News
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On Friday, November 2, the UCSF Neuro-Oncology Gordon Murray Caregiver Program celebrated its five-year anniversary, recognizing the enormous strides this program has made so far.
Campus News, Caregiver News
Published in UCSF News
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“As a surgeon you cannot always rely on technology,” says Roberto Rodriguez Rubio, MD, director of UCSF’s Skull Base and Cerebrovascular
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"We are often asked by our peers in the medical community to consult on all different types of primary and metastatic brain tumors, including skull base tumors, meningiomas,
Campus News, Patient Care
Secondary cancers represent a major cause of mortality for long-term survivors of childhood cancers, and can arise as a consequence of radiation therapy. A team of UCSF researchers recently published the first genomics study of radiation-induced gliomas.
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Published in UCSF News
Campus News, Research
The UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery has successfully secured a SPORE grant to advance our efforts in brain tumor research. This award totals nearly $12.5 million over the course of five years.
Campus News
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UCSF neurosurgeon Michael W. McDermott, MD was appointed the Wolfe Family Endowed Professor for Meningioma Research. This honor celebrates McDermott’s many achievements as both an accomplished surgeon and a prominent leader in the field of meningioma research.
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On Saturday, May 19, over 30 caregivers of UCSF patients with brain tumors gathered for a day dedicated to their own well-being. “The best way for us as doctors to take care of our patients is to take care of our caregivers as well,” said neuro-oncologist Jennie Taylor, MD.
Campus News, Caregiver News
Published in UCSF News
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