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Cancer Research Has Never Been More Important

Cancer changes lives in an instant. At UC Davis, cancer researchers are finding ways to detect it earlier and treat it with greater precision so that you can spend more quality time with those you love.

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39%

of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime

1,700

Americans lose their lives to cancer each day

8%

rise in early-onset cancer over the last decade

Advancing Cancer Solutions

At UC Davis, our researchers are making groundbreaking strides in the fight against cancer — including breast, prostate, lung, pancreatic and more. From advancing early detection and screening technologies to innovating today’s treatments, we're committed to transforming and improving quality of life for patients nationwide.

Our Cancer Researchers

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Randy Carney

College of Engineering • Biomedical Engineering

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Simon Cherry, Ph.D.

College of Engineering, School of Medicine (Medical Imaging)

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Celina Juliano, Ph.D.

College of Biological Sciences (Regenerative Medicine)

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Dr. Fred Meyers

School of Medicine (Cancer Treatments)

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Luis Carvajal-Carmona, Ph.D.

School of Medicine (Cancer Treatment)

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Dr. Joseph Tuscano

School of Medicine (Cancer Therapies)

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Diana Miglioretti, Ph.D.

School of Medicine (Breast Cancer Screening)

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Read How UC Davis Research is Improving Cancer Outcomes

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Leading the Total-Body Imaging Revolution

UC Davis researchers Simon Cherry and Ramsey Badawi led a 20-year journey to create the world’s first total-body scanner. This new technology delivers stunning 3D images in seconds, transforming how cancer and other diseases are studied and diagnosed.

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