This month, neuro-oncologist Jessica Schulte, MD, PhD joins the UCSF Brain Tumor Center team. Dr. Schulte specializes in treatment of adolescent and adult glioma and neurofibromatosis.
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Mary Destri joins the UCSF Neuro-Oncology team as the programming liaison to extend Neuro-Oncology supportive care services and resources to our patients and families in the North Bay.
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Hosted by long-time supporters Alan and Ashley Dabbiere, the event also paid tribute to the pioneering work of the Center’s director, Mitchel Berger, MD.
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As the Sheri Sobrato Brisson Brain Cancer Survivorship Program entered its second year, it has expanded its offerings for the growing numbers of brain cancer survivors.
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Neuro-oncologist Mariza Daras, MD, has joined the faculty at the Brain Tumor Center, in part to play a leading role in coordinating care for patients with CNS metastases.
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On Wednesday, October 30, nearly sixty nurses and healthcare professionals gathered for the inaugural Adam Clar Neuro-Oncology Nursing Lecture.
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Immunotherapy encompasses a range of strategies aimed at making cancer cells more recognizable and vulnerable to attack by the patient’s immune system.
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UCSF researchers Joseph Costello, PhD, Hideho Okada, MD, PhD, and Aaron Diaz, PhD were awarded Brain Tumor Funders' Collaborative (BTFC) grants for their innovative work on immunotherapy strategies.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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“Many of our girls want to go into medical careers,” explained Van Tuyl “but often lack the opportunity to explore the diverse career paths that health care encompasses.”
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