UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA , SAN FRANCISCO
leader-board rankings , UCSF Health has earned a strong reputation for its medical outpatient care and academic research . the university ’ s industry-leading clinical practices and world-class research capability to transform the way we approach cancer care .
Combining leading research and clinical practice UCSF Health was recently named among the nation ’ s premier medical institutions for the 17th consecutive year , ranking as the fifth best hospital in the country and the top-ranked hospital in California , according to US News & World Report .
Meanwhile , its academic offering has also received worldwide recognition , being rated among the best universities in the world , according to another ranking by US News & World Report .
Just a few steps away from the Benioff Children ’ s Hospital , Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Research Building and UCSF Bakar Cancer Hospital , the LEED-certified Precision Cancer Medicine Building aims to connect the University ’ s Mission Bay and Mount Zion practices into one location .
In doing so , it hopes to marry
A multi-modal approach to cancer treatment “ UCSF Health has different cancer treatments that take place at different locations so the knowledge that is learned , the treatments that are utilised , and the services that are provided to our range of cancer patients is spread across our campuses ,” says Mace . “ The Precision Cancer Medicine Building aims to become the very core of our cancer program .
“ UCSF ’ s educational side – all the research , research buildings , and the educational components – are close to our Mission Bay Hospital , and so PCMB aims to take the knowledge that ’ s gained to the bedside in a very short pipeline ,” he adds . “ The learning and treatment cycle is very small and it ’ s always spinning , which will ensure that we provide the finest care to our patients .”
Set to open its doors in mid-2019 ,
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