
Yu-Wei Chen, MD, MS
@yuweichenmd
GU Medical Oncologist at @UCSDCancer. Former trainee at @VUMCHemOnc and @CCF_IMCHIEFS | Views my own | RT≠endorsement
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Congrats to DrBagrodia, Dr. Sarah Marietti-Shepherd, and Seth Bechis on their respective promotions to Professor of Urology! We’re proud of your many accomplishments and grateful for your contributions to the department!


🔥 What’s the hottest topic in oncology right now? CANCER + THE MICROBIOME. We reviewed the current evidence on how manipulating the gut microbiome can enhance immunotherapy, and what’s next. Led by @MontyPal with insights from Zeynep Zengin and me. 📍Read here:


I’m signed up! I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Kimryn Rathmell speak on many occasions and she is always inspirational! 💡🧬🥼



Excellent work by David Braun at #KCRS25 Personalized vaccines in kidney cancer, turning concept into clinic. Immune activation, navigation, precision. The future is driving fast. KidneyCAN IKCC Kidney Cancer Bryan Lewis Toni Choueiri, MD Hans Hammers OncoAlert Sumanta K. Pal, MD, FASCO Nazli Dizman



👏👏 Check out the illustration of the excellent Keynote Session packed with wisdom pearls by one and only Kimryn Rathmell 🙏 #Acceleratingcures Toni Choueiri, MD Hans Hammers Sumanta K. Pal, MD, FASCO ari hakimi Rana McKay, MD, FASCO Tom Powles KidneyCAN Susan Poteat Laurence Albiges Kelly Fitzgerald Yasserged


Wonderful presentation by Ruchi Agarwal highlighting global disparities in clinical trial availability for RCC. A crucial reminder of the inequities that persist and the urgent need for more inclusive research efforts. #KCRS25


Congratulations to Rana McKay, MD, FASCO for receiving the #KCRS25 Catalyst Award! 👏 A true leader, collaborator, and innovator in kidney cancer research. Well deserved! KidneyCAN OncoAlert Toni Choueiri, MD Hans Hammers Sumanta K. Pal, MD, FASCO Nazli Dizman Emre Yekedüz @asco Michael Serzan, MD ari hakimi


Hidden gem 💎 💎 #KCRS25 The CONTACT3 trial showed sequencing PD1 and PDL1 therapy was not benificisl in renal cancer. Bradley McGregor explores whether 2nd line Cabozantinib is more active after prior ipi/nivo or VEGF/PD1 with surprising results OncoAlert Toni Choueiri, MD Sumanta K. Pal, MD, FASCO


One of the reasons I love KidneyCAN's #KCRS25: Hearing luminaries in the field of #kidneycancer present their take on data hot off the press. So cool to see Toni Choueiri, MD Robert Motzer MD Naomi Haas #McDermott sharing a stage & offering perspective on the latest from ASCO, ESMO - Eur. Oncology &



#KCRS25 Session 5 focused on current best practices and what's ahead in kidney cancer treatment and research. Front-Line Treatment Approaches with David McDermott Subsequent-Line Options with Robert Motzer MD Adjuvant Therapy Options with Naomi Haas Treatment of Rare Subtypes with



Congrats Rana McKay, MD, FASCO! Very proud to be part of the GU team at UCSD. DrBagrodia Tyler Seibert MD PhD DrTylerStewart Amir Salmasi Diane M. Simeone, MD UCSD Urology KidneyCAN

Yu-Wei Chen, MD, MS Rana McKay, MD, FASCO DrBagrodia DrTylerStewart Amir Salmasi Diane M. Simeone, MD UCSD Urology KidneyCAN Indeed! Rana McKay, MD, FASCO is a powerhouse. I love our GU team UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center, and her leadership is incredibly impactful


"We need to have a focused effort and create awareness to reduce the rising impact of alcohol-associated cancer mortality.” -Reads The ASCO Post article on our study Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center gilberto lopes Dr. Estela Rodriguez Miami Hem/Onc Program Director ASCO ascopost.com/news/july-2025…