Genomic Approaches to Tackling Cancers
The era of molecular profiling has ushered in an unprecedented understanding of tumors and new ways to diagnose and treat them. Learn about this exciting yet complex path forward in precision cancer medicine.
Featuring:
- Felix Feng, MD
- Mignon Loh, MD
- Alejandro Sweet-Cordero, MD
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The Promise of Cellular Therapies
In the last decade, immunotherapy – harnessing the body’s immune system to prevent or fight cancer – has become a cornerstone of treatment. Hear how UCSF scientists and clinicians are working to understand how to best use these powerful therapies.
Featuring:
- Larry Fong, MD
- Kole Roybal, PhD
- Nina Shah, MD
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How Viruses are Linked to Cancers
Not all viruses cause cancer, but some – including human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis B and C – can cause several types of cancer. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that the disease affects people with cancer more severely than those without. This session explores the connection between viruses and cancer.
Featuring:
- Hala Borno, MD
- Patrick Ha, MD
- Katie Kelley, PhD
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Environmental Causes of Cancer
Accumulated genetic damage causes cancer, but what sets that in motion? Learn about the known and emerging causes of cancer, including diet, lifestyle, inherited mutations, the gut microbiome, and climate change.
Featuring:
- Robert A. Hiatt, MD, PhD
- Peter Turnbaugh, PhD
- Erin Van Blarigan, ScD
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