Research Programs
solid tumor therapeutics
Membership Resources
As a member you will be connected with researchers across the cancer continuum, from basic science through public health, and across all UCSD schools, SDSU and La Jolla institute. Learn more about funding opportunities and other member resources today.
Upcoming events, lectures & seminars
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Scientific Highlights
Recent Program Publications
Immunotherapy and radiation therapy sequencing: State of the data on timing, efficacy, and safety
A Phase II Basket Trial of Dual Anti–CTLA-4 and Anti–PD-1 Blockade in Rare Tumors (DART SWOG 1609) in Patients with Nonpancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Speed Mentor Workshop
Opportunity for trainees and junior faculty to network and ask questions about career paths, scientific progress, and learning healthcare organizational culture

Dominique Rash, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Associate Professor
University of California San Diego

Sara Grossi, M.D.
Surgical Oncology
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of California San Diego

Robert Signer, Ph.D.
Stem Cell Biologist
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of California San Diego
upcoming dates
Feb 9
CT2 Lecture Series
Training the next generation of leaders in cancer drug and diagnostics development
Mondays 12PM - 1PM VIA ZOOM
11/28/22
MRTX0902: A SOS1 inhibitor for therapeutic intervention of KRAS-driven cancers
Speaker: jacob haling, ph.d.
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Overview
The development of safe and effective therapeutic and diagnostic agents and the strategies to guide their use is essential to improving the care of cancer patients in our catchment area and beyond.Learn more about the program and goals here

Leadership

Ezra Cohen, MD
Professor of Medicine
Associate Director,
Translational Science
Chief of Division of
Hematology-Oncology
Moores Cancer Center
Phone: 858-822-5800
Email: ecohen@health.ucsd.edu

Judith Varner, PhD
Professor, Pathology and Medicine
Director, Faculty Mentoring for the Department of Pathology
Phone: 858-822-2703
Email: jvarner@health.ucsd.edu