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Dr. Margaret Tempero is a gastrointestinal oncologist and the director of the UCSF Pancreas Center and leader of the Pancreas Cancer Program at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

In research, Tempero was a pioneer in applying radioactively tagged antibodies for cancer therapy. She has led national research projects on gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic cancer.

Tempero has held editorial positions on such prestigious journals as Cancer Research, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Clinical Cancer Research and American Journal of Medicine. She is the Rombauer Family Distinguished Professor in Pancreas Cancer Clinical and Translational Science. Prior to joining UCSF, she was deputy director of the University of Nebraska's cancer center.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology, 1984

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, 1983

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1980

  • Fellowships

    University of Nebraska Medical Center, Hematology - Oncology, 1983

    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Oncology, 1981

  • Residencies

    University of Nebraska Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1980

  • Education

    University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1977

  • Languages

    English

Where I see patients (3)

    Decorative Caduceus

    Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection Consortium

    Diagnosis of PDAC

    Recruiting

    My work

    The hunt for the best pancreatic cancer care

    See why meeting with Dr. Tempero helped one man chose UCSF after his diagnosis with an often deadly cancer.

    Doctor Q&A: Margaret Tempero

    Dr. Tempero discusses her individual approach to cancer care serving as a champion for her patients.

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