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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · 3d

Please join us for our upcoming Grand Rounds with a presentation by Dr. Marshall Stoller!

🗓️ Wednesday, October 15, 2025
⏰ 7:00 am- 8:00 am PST
💻 Register in advance for this free Zoom Webinar at
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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Jul 21

Congratulations to Dr. Kyle B. Zuniga for matching into the UCSF Endourology fellowship program!

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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Jul 3

Join us for a Joint Grand Rounds on Gender Affirming Care-exploring inclusive, evidence-based care across perioperative & surgical specialties; Anesthesia, Surgery, Otolaryngology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Urology.

🗓️ Wednesday, Aug. 13th
⏰ 7am PDT

Learn more tiny.ucsf.edu/GR813CAL

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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Jul 3

Dr. Cooperberg receives ASPI’s 2025 Special Award for Patient Advocacy for leading a successful campaign to restore Active Surveillance in prostate cancer guidelines. youtu.be/ZHQIkIze6k8?...

Check out his presentation on "Active Surveillance: Past, Present, and Future":
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Active Surveillance: Past, Present, and Future

YouTube video by ASPI: Active Surveillance Patients International

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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Jun 30

Congrats to Dr. Kate Dwyer for matching into the UCSF Recon & Trauma GURS Fellowship program!

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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Jun 27

Congratulations to Dr. Porten on her appointment as Chief of Urologic Oncology! A role that recognizes her exceptional clinical expertise, research leadership, and long-standing commitment to advancing care for patients with genitourinary cancer. urology.ucsf.edu/news/all/202...

Sima Porten, MD, MPH, Appointed Chief of Urologic Oncology at UCSF

UCSF Urology has named Sima P. Porten, MD, MPH as Chief of Urologic Oncology, a role that recognizes her exceptional clinical expertise, research leadership, and long-standing commitment to advancing ...

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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Jun 18

Congrats to Dr. Kevin Shee for matching into the UCSF UroOnc SUO fellowship program!

UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Jun 12

Dr. Srirangapatanam receives the ZSFG Krevans Award for "excellence in patient care, as exemplified by clinical competence, professional conduct, concern for patients & interaction with all levels of staff, including peers."

Congratulations!! 💫

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Sudarshan V. Srirangapatanam, MD receives the 2024-25 ZSFG Krevans Award

PGY1, urology resident, Sudarshan V. Srirangapatanam, MD, received the 2024-25 ZSFG Krevans Award for his excellent performance during his intern year at the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Fra...

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UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center @ucsfcancer.bsky.social · Jun 1

6/3 9:45 am CT Hall D1 | Oral Abstract Session - Dr. Rahul Aggarwal @ucsfhealth.bsky.social @ucsfurology.bsky.social discusses “Tailoring Therapy in Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: Do Biomarkers Make the Cut?” @ascocancer.bsky.social

Session details: meetings.asco.org/2025-asco-an...

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Fred Hutch Basic Sciences Division @hutchbasicsci.bsky.social · May 20

"Unfolding RNA structure for its translation in cancer & therapy”

We’re excited to have @ruggerolab.bsky.social joining us from @ucsfurology.bsky.social to speak at today’s Current Biology Seminar. For all our @FredHutch.bsky.social colleagues, don’t miss the final talk of the series!

Dr. Ruggero’s seminar is hosted by the Division of Basic Sciences.

Davide Ruggero, PhD
Professor
Goldberg-Benioff Endowed Professorship
Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Departments of Urology and Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology
School of Medicine
University of California, San Francisco

Title: "Unfolding RNA structure for its translation in cancer & therapy”

12:00pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Sze Combo (D1-080/084), Thomas Building, Fred Hutch

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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · May 7

Join us for our upcoming Grand Rounds with presentations from the Chief Residents, Dr. Balakrishnan, Dr. Fernandez, and Dr. Nik-Ahd!

🗓️ Wednesday, May 14, 2025
⏰ 7:00am- 8:00am PDT
💻 Learn more and register for zoom webinar:
urology.ucsf.edu/education/ev...

The UCSF Urology Chief Residents Present their Research

Presentation by Dr. Ashwin Balakrishnan, Dr. Farnoosh Nik-Ahd and Dr. Adrian Fernandez

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Anobel Odisho @anobel.bsky.social · Apr 25

Come join us and help blast some stones into oblivion! #AUA25

UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Apr 25

The UCSF Dept of Urology is seeking a full-time surgeon with specialized expertise in Endourology & Stone Disease. Join a world-class team dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, and education.

View full position details and apply online:
aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05562

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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Apr 25

The UCSF Dept of Urology is seeking a full-time surgeon with specialized expertise in Endourology & Stone Disease. Join a world-class team dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, and education.

View full position details and apply online:
aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05562

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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Apr 24

Dr. Davide Ruggero of UCSF has received a rare renewal of his prestigious ACS Professorship, recognizing his groundbreaking cancer research on protein synthesis. ✨
@ruggerolab.bsky.social @ucsfcancer.bsky.social

urology.ucsf.edu/news/all/202...

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UCSF Action Research Center for Health @arcforhealth.bsky.social · Apr 11

ARC Core Faculty member, Nynikka Palmer, DrPH, MPH, earned the 2025 Claire D. Brindis Award for Community Engagement & Service in Health Policy Research! Congratulations, Dr. Palmer! @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social @ucsfurology.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉

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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Apr 10

Dr. Chu highlights the exciting progress at UCSF utilizing PSMA targeting of prostate cancer in the perioperative period, including intraoperative imaging, post-operative staging, and an upcoming neoadjuvant clinical trial using radioligand therapy.

www.guoncologynow.com/post/role-of...

Role of PSMA PET in Surgical Planning, Post-Operative Management | GU Oncology Now

Dr. Chu highlights how PSMA PET is transforming perioperative prostate cancer care, including improving surgical precision.

www.guoncologynow.com

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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Apr 2

Join us for our upcoming Grand Rounds with a presentation by Dr. Anne Suskind!

🗓️ Wednesday, April 9, 2025
⏰ 7:00 AM-8:00 AM PDT
🖥️ Register for the Zoom webinar in advance: ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Mar 31

www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/03...

Researchers Learn How a Drug Called Zotatifin Kills Cancer Cells

A cancer drug developed ten years ago at UCSF can also put the brakes on one of prostate cancer's deadliest molecular tricks.

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UCSF Global Health @ighsatucsf.bsky.social · Mar 12

The collaborative UCSF Urology – Uganda Cancer Institute Research and Clinical Fellowship is now certified as the first and only fellowship training program in urological surgical oncology in Sub-saharan Africa! Congrats to IGHS Affiliate David Bayne, MD, MPH, UCSF Urology.

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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Mar 12

Join us for our upcoming Grand Rounds with our Pediatric Visiting Professor, Dr. Emilie Johnson!

🗓️ Wednesday, March 19, 2025
⏰ 7:00 AM-8:00 AM PDT
🖥️ Register for the Zoom webinar in advance: tinyurl.com/UrologyGrand...

UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Feb 21

Applications to our sub-internship are now open!! Come see why UCSF is a great place to train.

For more information, please visit our website:
urology.ucsf.edu/education/re...

UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Feb 5

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Can Scientists Throw a Wrench into Cancer’s Growth Gears?

UCSF scientists discover how cancer cells hijack the protein factory of the cell to churn out MYC protein, the driver of 70% of all cancers.

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UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Feb 5

Join us for our upcoming Grand Rounds with our Frank Hinman Jr. Visiting Professor, Dr. Gregory Broderick!

🗓️ Wednesday, February 12, 2025
⏰ 7:00 AM-8:00 AM PST
💻 Register for Zoom webinar:
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UCSF Health @ucsfhealth.bsky.social · Feb 4

Advanced prostate cancer has risen markedly in CA after routine screening of all men stopped, a study finds: W/o the screening, "the number of men diagnosed w/ advanced prostate cancer–when treatments are less effective–increases fast," researchers say. ucsfh.org/42YLHmH

Alarming Rise in Rates of Advanced Prostate Cancer in California

Rates of advanced prostate cancer in California rose significantly in the decade since doctors stopped routinely screening all men. A UCSF study reinforces the need for screening that can identify pot...

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Lindsay Hampson @lindsayhampson.bsky.social · Feb 3

Thrilled to welcome these superstars to the USF Urology family!!

UCSF Department of Urology @ucsfurology.bsky.social · Feb 3

Congratulations to our new resident cohorts for 2025 - Welcome to the UCSF Urology family! 🎉
#MatchDay #UrologyMatchDay #ItsAMatch #Urology

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