UC President Napolitano and the 10 UC chancellors urge support for passage of Cures/Innovation legislation
November 14, 2016
Investment in National Institutes of Health research and innovation is vital to acclerating health treatments and cures for all Americans.
Scientists find way to reduce brain tumors — block cholesterol
October 18, 2016
Preventing brain cells from importing cholesterol shows promise against hard-to-treat cancer.
Advances in breast cancer research and treatment bring hope
October 10, 2016
From detection to treatment, UC researchers are taking aim at breast cancer.
UCs join national effort to improve survival for pancreatic cancer patients
October 6, 2016
UCSF, UC San Diego part of Precision Promise, bringing together researchers, clinicians and drug developers.
Beating breast cancer: The latest on prevention and screening
October 4, 2016
Some risk factors cannot be avoided, but there are plenty of ways to take preventative action.
$600M Chan Zuckerberg 'Biohub' led by UCSF, UC Berkeley announced
September 21, 2016
Two UCs and Stanford partner in a new research center focused on biotechnology and life sciences innovation.
At bat against rare blood cancers
September 20, 2016
UC Health consortium teams to conduct clinical studies for cancer patients; researchers meeting Sept. 23 in San Diego.
Cancer therapies for dogs may speed up treatments for humans
September 7, 2016
Man's best friend leads the way in fighting diseases we have in common.
Report shows impact of cancer screening
September 1, 2016
UC Davis report analyzes cancer screening in California over past 15 years.
Some breast cancer patients with low genetic risk could skip chemotherapy, study finds
September 1, 2016
Genetic test can help predict survival, guide treatment options.