Gene May Guide Thyroid Cancer Treatment
A specific gene mutation may be useful in predicting the level of aggression of thyroid cancer and help guide treatment options and follow-up care, according to a new study by UCSF. The mutation, called BRAF V600E, is a genetic alteration in the BRAF oncogene, a modified gene believed to cause cancer.

Letter from the Chair

Nancy Ascher, M.D., chair of the Department of Surgery, discusses three new avenues of research in surgery and their application to important clinical conditions.

Islet Transplant for Chronic Pancreatitis

Building on its expertise in organ transplantation, UCSF is the only medical center west of the Mississippi offering islet transplantation as an option for managing the diabetes that results from a treatment of last resort — removal of the diseased pancreas.

New Surgery Program Explores Bioengineering

For the past 20 years, bioengineers and clinicians have been experimenting with the production of surrogate tissues to replace those that cannot be surgically repaired. UCSF is moving a step closer to realizing that ambition.

Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

At the newly formed Center for Esophageal Disorders, UCSF is pioneering a minimally invasive approach to the treatment of esophageal cancer, one that greatly reduces morbidity while providing a complete excision of the malignancy.

Read about the appointments our faculty have received.

Referral Liaison Service

The Referral Liaison Service provides assistance to referring physicians, medical groups and health plans. For help or information about programs and services at UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Children's Hospital, please call the Referral Liaison Service or visit the www.ucsfhealth.org/healthprofessionals.

Transfer Center

The UCSF Transfer Center is open 24 hours daily to coordinate the transfer of your patients to UCSF Medical Center from hospitals throughout the region.

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