Hematology and Oncology UCSF Health

Pamela Munster, MD is a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, where at the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, she is leader of the Developmental Therapeutics Program, Director of Early Phase Clinical Trials Unit, and Co-Director of the UCSF Center for BRCA Research. In Dr. Munster’s lab, UCSF scientists are exploring new ways to detect, surveil, intercept, and cure BRCA-related cancers. In addition to her laboratory research, she develops novel strategies to treat patients with incurable cancers as an oncologist. Dr. Munster serves on multiple local, national and international committees focused on developing new treatments for cancer, has published over two hundred articles, authored textbooks and is a frequent lecturer. A native of Switzerland, she leads breast cancer awareness campaigns in the United States, United Arab Emirates, and India.

Dr. Munster was diagnosed with a BRCA2 mutation in 2012. There was not an easy place to coordinate her care, and so she set out to create the UCSF Center for BRCA Research in partnership with Alan Ashworth, PhD, FRS. By transcending the doctor-patient perspective, Dr. Munster gives a framework for successful treatment – epitomizing the personal, patient centered care that is a hallmark of the UCSF medical center. Dr. Munster recently authored Twisting Fate, about her experience as an oncologist and a cancer patient.

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Chloe E. Atreya, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, and a UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine affiliated faculty member.  Chloe is a physician scientist with expertise in bridging clinical practice and research. Her overall focus is on personalizing care for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Current projects include studying the impact of the gut microbiome on metabolism of oral chemotherapy, investigator-initiated clinical/pre-clinical trials of novel drug therapies, and development and implementation of the Being Present mindfulness meditation program. Her ultimate objectives are to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with advanced cancer and also to support caregivers.

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/Kimberly Dyan Manning, MD, FACP, FAAP

Kimberly D. Manning, MD is a general internist/hospitalist who serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Department of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine.  Manning additionally serves as residency program director for the Transitional Year Residency Program and is one of a small number of faculty appointed to lead the medical school curriculum as a small group advisor.

Manning’s academic achievements include numerous institutional, regional and national teaching awards. She has a strong passion for building and strengthening diverse clinical learning environments as well as cultivating psychologically safe learning climates.

An avid teacher, she regularly speaks at community events, on podcasts and has taught at several National and International Medical conferences as an invited lecturer. But most of all, she enjoys the everyday of teaching patients, students, and residents at Grady Memorial Hospital. Additionally, she is a prolific writer and authors a blog called “Reflections of a Grady Doctor” which was named in 2010 by ‘O’ The Oprah Magazine as one of 4 medical blogs you should read.

The Los Angeles area native is a proud alumnus of both Tuskegee University and Meharry Medical College.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS GRAND ROUNDS IS BEING HELD IN HSW-301 

To access MGR live streams and current semester recordings, please visit ETS here: DOM Medical Grand Rounds.