May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026 —
On May 20, 2026, Moores Cancer Center welcomed staff, patients, patient families, and community members for its annual Clinical Trials Day celebration, honoring the dedicated teams behind the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) and the lifesaving research they help make possible.
April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026 —
Thomas Kipps, MD, Ph, is redefining what’s possible in the fight against blood cancers. That journey began early in his
career, when he became captivated by the biology of leukemia, exploring what distinguishes leukemia (blood cancer)cells
from normal blood cells.
April 27, 2026
April 27, 2026 —
In San Diego, scientific discovery does not happen in silos; it happens across the mesa. The long-standing research partnership between Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego and La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) has fostered a powerhouse built on shared purpose, talent and breakthroughs.
April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026 —
Moores Cancer Center at the University of California San Diego, with support from the Illumina Corporate Foundation, has launched the inaugural Illumina/Moores Cancer Center Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Precision Oncology.
March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026 —
When Ricardo Navarro was diagnosed with liver cancer in June 2019, the message he heard was stark: There was little that could be done, and he should prepare for the months ahead. The news was devastating for him and his family, but he wasn’t ready to accept it as the end of the story.
March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026 —
Earlier this year, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center launched a new Early Detection and Prevention of Cancer Initiative to increase awareness of and access to cancer prevention and screening services for the individuals in greatest need across San Diego County.
March 25, 2026
March 25, 2026 —
Diane M. Simeone, MD, was recently invited to speak at a local Rotary Club meeting — a fitting venue, as the Rotary Club has long been a valued partner and supporter of Moores Cancer Center.
March 9, 2026
March 9, 2026 —
The future of cancer research doesn’t always begin in a lab or clinic. It can start much earlier — when a student first looks into a microscope or meets a mentor who helps them see a future in science.
February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026 —
At Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego, the past year marked meaningful progress in expanding early detection through innovative research, implementation studies and community partnerships, advancing colorectal cancer prevention across San Diego and beyond.
February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026 —
Get to know Deputy Director Bassel El-Rayes, MD!
