Kurt Giles is a Scientific Administrator at UCSFs Cancer Early Detection and Interception (CEDI) initiative with over 20 years experience in translational research and grant management. He holds a D. Phil. from the University of Oxford and is focused on fostering strategic collaborations to accelerate scientific breakthroughs.
His work is central to the ambitious goal of detecting and intercepting cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages, often before symptoms can emerge.
Kurt Giles
Scientific Administrator, Cancer Early Detection and Interception (CEDI) initiative at University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
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Topics They Care About
Early Cancer Detection
As a scientific administrator for UCSF's CEDI initiative, his primary professional focus is on programs designed to detect cancer at its earliest stages.
Translational Research
His extensive career has been dedicated to bridging the gap between basic scientific discovery and practical clinical applications to improve patient outcomes.
Scientific Collaboration
A core part of his role involves fostering collaboration between diverse research groups, clinicians, and consortia to accelerate progress in oncology.
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Work History
10-2023
Scientific Administrator, Cancer Early Detection and Interception (CEDI) initiative at University of California, San Francisco
3-2020
Director of Scientific Affairs, University of California Pancreatic Cancer Consortium at University of California, San Francisco
3-2020
Associate Director, UCSF Pancreas Center at University of California, San Francisco
10-1999 - 11-2002
Departmental Lecturer at University of Oxford
3-1998 - 9-1999
Training Manager, Israeli National Node at Weizmann Institute of Science
Education
1995 - 1998
Post-doc from Weizmann Institute of Science
1991 - 1995
D.Phil. from University of Oxford
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Location : San Francisco, California, United States
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Designation : Scientific Administrator, Cancer Early Detection and Interception (CEDI) initiative at University of California, San Francisco
