UC Health commits to improved data sharing with patients at White House Precision Medicine Summit
February 26, 2016
Leaders and researchers from UC San Francisco join President Obama in advancing health care data accessibility for more effective, personalized care.
Crowdfunding the fight against cancer
February 4, 2016
Can crowdfunding help fight cancer? It’s already happening, in a place you might not think to look: your income tax form.
Are we ready for a blood test for cancer?
January 25, 2016
Liquid biopsy shows promise but techniques still need more development, say UC San Francisco researchers.
UC Berkeley's Doudna joins Biden in rollout of ‘cancer moonshot’
January 19, 2016
Biochemist noted for discovering CRISPR DNA-editing technique discusses the initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
UC Davis graduate develops new breast cancer test
January 19, 2016
Alumna and breast cancer survivor Angela Courtney has developed a simple urine test she hopes will help women around the world.
Scientists design a new method for screening cancer cells
December 2, 2015
Parallel microfiltration could lead to better treatments for a number of diseases, UCLA-led study says.
When it comes to breast cancer, common pigeon is no bird brain
November 18, 2015
Study finds the birds are uncommonly good at distinguishing cancerous breast tissue from normal .
Working up a sweat may protect against lethal prostate cancer
November 17, 2015
Vigorous exercise and other healthy lifestyle habits appear to have lifesaving benefits.
Lotion ingredient may be more potent carcinogen than thought
October 27, 2015
Paraben, found in sunscreens, shampoos and other personal care products, interacts with body's own growth factors to increase breast cell proliferation.
Mammogram time? Let menopause set the schedule
October 20, 2015
For those at average risk, menopause trumps age as determining factor for when, and how often, to screen.