Surgical Oncology Research


The UCSF Division of Surgical Oncology spearheads a diverse portfolio of multidisciplinary research initiatives encompassing basic and translational science, surgical services improvements, and health outcomes research. The Surgical Oncology Division faculty and their research interests are highlighted below.

Professor of Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
Department of Surgery
Surgical education, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and methods to improve outcomes for patients with liver, pancreas, and biliary cancers

Professor of Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
Director, Surgical Skills Center
Surgical education, and improving endorectal ultrasound and minimally invasive procedures for treatment of colorectal cancer

Professor of Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
Director, Department of Surgery Grand Rounds Education Series
Program Director, Endocrine Surgery Fellowship
Surgical education, medical humanities, and the history of surgery