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Riding the Wave: Moores Cancer Center Celebrates Its Thrivers Surf Team

August 4, 2026

Each August, the Thrivers Surf Team takes to the water at Scripps Pier as part of the Annual Legends of Science and Surfing, one of San Diego's most inspiring traditions of community, science and hope.

Top 5 Highlights from ASCO 2026: Moores Cancer Center at the Forefront

June 8, 2026

From a standing ovation in the plenary hall for a pancreatic cancer breakthrough to a session on the coming wave of young cancer patients, here are five highlights that showcase the depth and reach of Moores Cancer Center at ASCO 2026.

Reflecting on Clinical Trials Day 2026 at Moores Cancer Center

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.

Thomas Kipps, MD, PhD: Changing the Course of Blood Cancer

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.

The Consortium Advantage: UCSD X LJI

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.

Moores Cancer Center Launches AI and Precision Oncology Fellowship with Illumina Support

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.

A Turn Toward Hope

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.

UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center Director Diane M. Simeone, MD Addresses Rotary Club

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.
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