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UCSF Welcomed 2018 Pediatric Urology Visiting Professor, Pasquale Casale, MD, Chief, Pediatric Urology New York-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

Pasquale Casale, MD, Chief, Pediatric Urology at New York-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital was 2018 Visiting Professor for UCSF Pediatric Urology this February. “He graciously shared his expertise in robotic and minimal invasive surgery, the treatment of pediatric stone disease and…

Future Urologists at American Urologic Association Meeting 2017

Baskin Lab members Tom Gaither and Dylan Issacson showed their dedication to the field of pediatric urology during the recent American Urologic Association annual meeting 2017 held in Boston, Ma. As they begin to shape their careers, the presentation of posters, abstracts and podium discussions at…

The Role of Mentorship in the Baskin Lab

Senior members of the Baskin Lab believe that inspiration and empowerment are the most important components of a successful mentorship. Since the establishment of the lab in the early 1990’s Laurence Baskin, MD, Professor of Urology and Chief of Pediatric Urology, and Dr. Gerald Cunha, Professor,…

The Baskin Lab Begins: A 25-year Collaboration

The collaboration between Gerald Cunha, PhD and Laurence Baskin, MD began one day approximately a quarter of a century ago when, after reading some of Dr. Cunha’s work, Dr. Baskin decided to drop in and introduce himself. “That’s my recollection,” says Dr. Cunha “he just walked into my lab and we…

KURe Grant Recipients

Lindsay Hampson, MD and Adriane Sinclair, PhD are the most recipients of the Multidisciplinary K12 Urologic Research (KURe) Career Development Program aimed at advancing young careers. These KURe scholars follow a long line of talented junior faculty from diverse disciplines who are interested in…