Katherine Van Loon, MD, MPH
@KVanLoonMD
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Professor & GI Oncologist @UCSFCancer | Editor-in-Chief @JCOGO_ASCO | Researcher, mentor, advocate for global cancer 🌍 | Proud mama of 2 kind humans 👫❤️
San Francisco, CA
Joined February 2021
Humbled. And also very proud that in 2015 we (@Ashworth_SF, @pvolberding, and @Hiatt4) made building a Global Cancer Program a Priority Initiative for @UCSFCancer. We have so much work still to do.
Women in Oncology: Gastrointestinal Oncologist Katherine Van Loon, MD, MPH: A Pioneer in Global Oncology @KVanLoonMD #WomenInSTEM #oncology
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If you just need a little lift today or a reminder about the value of sustaining our global partnerships, watch below 🎥. @muhascxcollab #WorldCancerDay
This #WorldCancerDay, the @UCSF HDFCCC Global Cancer Program celebrates the power of education, training, and mentorship to empower collaborators in Tanzania and beyond. Listen to the voices of the Global Cancer Program! #GlobalOncology #UnitedByUnique
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RT @Florez_Lab: Today, on #WorldCancerDay, we recognize everyone impacted by cancer: patients, families, researchers, and advocates. To all…
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So proud of you both, @matolani and @LichterKatie, and your amazing mentors @SgSurbhigrover @BeckyJaneDB. 👏🏻#WorldCancerDay2025 @UCSFCancer
Meet some of the Global Cancer Program (GCP) fellows: Katie Lichter @LichterKatie, MD, MPH and Musliu Tolani @matolani, MBBS, PGCertPH, FWACS, FMCS, LMIH, ChM! Fuel the next generation of global cancer leaders on #WorldCancerDay 2025! Your contribution will help the Global Cancer Program empower its Fellows with seed funding to launch their innovative research projects.
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Couldn’t have said it any better than Dr. @NashiElias Kivuyo! Dr. Kivuyo is one of only a few female surgeons in Tanzania🇹🇿, a fierce advocate for her patients, and a rising 🌟in global cancer research. @ConquerCancerFd @womenlifthealth @UCSFCancer @muhascxcollab @IGHSatUCSF @uicc
This #WorldCancerDay, let’s talk about #CancerCare in LMICs. Global solutions alone won’t solve our challenges—we need local data to drive local solutions Investment in cancer registries & local research is critical. Let’s close the care gap with evidence-based, local solutions
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RT @muhascxcollab: Today we join hands with the rest of the world to celebrate World Cancer Day. Together, we can close the care gap and br…
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On #WorldCancerDay, I am thrilled to assume the EIC role at @JCOGO_ASCO and excited to lead this impactful journal into its 2nd decade. We must continue to advance the @ASCO vision: “a WORLD🌍 where cancer is prevented or cured, and every survivor is healthy..” To achieve this, dissemination of knowledge is critical.
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RT @IGHSatUCSF: Mexico🇲🇽 and Puerto Rico🇵🇷: The CAlifornia-Mexico-Puerto RicO (“CAMPO”) Collaboration for Prevention of HPV-related cancer…
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RT @IGHSatUCSF: Meet some of the Global Cancer Program (GCP) fellows: Ugumba Nussa Kwikima, MD; Priscilla Espinosa Tamez, MD and Nguyen Tha…
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Congratulations to @ng_dianna @muhascxcollab @AsteriaKimambo @DrBeatriceMushi for this amazing work to advance precision diagnostics and GeneXpert for beeast cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa 🌍. @CepheidNews #WorldCancerDay
Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Survival rates in low- and middle-income countries are much lower than in high-income nations due to late diagnoses and limited access to care. In Tanzania, where breast cancer is the second most lethal cancer among women, Global Cancer Program researchers from UCSF, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Muhimbili University recently introduced a new biopsy technique that delivers faster and more accurate breast cancer diagnoses. By using the widely available GeneXpert system, they can detect biomarkers and deliver same-day results, offering hope for more effective treatment in resource-limited settings. Congratulations to the team for recently publishing these results in The Lancet Oncology.
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RT @IGHSatUCSF: #EsophagealCancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, with nearly 80% of cases occurring in low- and mid…
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RT @IGHSatUCSF: In Vietnam, we deliver specialized training to equip the next generation of pediatric oncologists with the skills they need…
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RT @IGHSatUCSF: On this #WorldCancerDay, we reaffirm our commitment to a future where every child—no matter where they live—has access to t…
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This is an amazing partnership between @inmegen and @UCSFCancer, which aims to improve global access to precision oncology diagnostics.
In Mexico, we are bridging the gap in access to molecular diagnostics—an essential step in delivering personalized, effective treatments for childhood cancers. By partnering with the National Institute for Genomic Medicine in Mexico City, we are validating and implementing technology to enable precise cancer diagnosis and guide tailored treatment strategies for each child.  @ASweetCordero @inmegen
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RT @IGHSatUCSF: Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, but early detection through regular screening can save li…
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The @ASCO 2025 JCO Journals Editorial Fellowship is now accepting apps! This is an opp for oncology trainees to participate in peer review, editing, and publication processes. Come join us at @JCOGO_ASCO! Deadline to apply is Feb 28!
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RT @IshwariaMD: 🔸Your most enduring professional legacy is not your CV — there will always be others with more papers, earnings, awards. Yo…
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RT @IGHSatUCSF: Leading up to #WorldCancerDay, we’ll be posting on our social media channels and celebrating leaders in cancer care through…
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Thank you @oncodaily for recognizing and prioritizing our global work. 🌏🌍
🌍Advocates for patient-centered cancer care worldwide @DrAliqueSays @shubhgoel2014 @NicoleStoutPT @GEVaughan1 @KVanLoonMD @DarcyBurbage @maraantonoff @maryam_lustberg @rbalsaud @shilpaonc @JenniferGeel @DrRanaMcKay @IJoveva @l_schapira @stacy_hurt
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RT @oncodaily: 📌100 Influential Women in Oncology: Key Opinion Leaders to follow on Social Media in 2024 In celebration of Women’s Equalit…
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Love this. Happy #GivingTuesday
Generosity rarely starts with an offer of help. It often begins with a question about what others need. Even those close to us face invisible hardships. The best way to give is to ask about their challenges. We don't always have a solution, but we can always make them feel seen. #GivingTuesday
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