Lindsay Breithaupt Appointed Associate Director of Operations for the Global Cancer Program

Lindsay Breithaupt, MPH, has been named the Associate Director of Operations for the UCSF Global Cancer Program (GCP). The program is a one of the key initiatives for the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC).  

Global Cancer Program: 2021 Year in Review

Throughout 2021, the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) Global Cancer Program (GCP) continued to pursue our mission to reduce the global cancer burden through innovative research, education, and collaboration. Despite challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have...

UCSF Global Cancer Program Celebrates 2021 World Cancer Day

On February 4, people all around the globe celebrated 2021 World Cancer Day. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control, this annual initiative aims to raise worldwide awareness, improve education and catalyze personal, collective and government action.

Breast Imaging in Tanzania

A major challenge facing breast radiologists in sub-Saharan Africa is that women often present when cancers are advanced. More patient education and support and a stronger primary healthcare system are vital to allow for timely diagnostic referrals, according to new research from Tanzania.

Meet Our 2020 Vietnam Pediatric Oncology Fellows

HDFCCC Received D43 Award from Fogarty International to Build a Cancer Research Training Program in Tanzania

Michelle Hermiston, MD PhD Named as Associate Director of the Global Cancer Program

We are delighted to announce that Michelle Hermiston, MD, PhD, has been named as an Associate Director for the Global Cancer Program in the HDFCCC.

Tanzania Ministry of Health Launches National Cancer Treatment Guidelines

Celebration of Innovations in Cancer Care: UCSF-Mexico Cancer Collaboration Annual Meeting

Innovating for Cancer Care in Africa: Global Cancer Program at the AORTIC Cancer Research Conference in Mozambique