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Breast care coordinators help expand eligibility for cancer genetic testing

October 28, 2024

New Kaiser Permanente study highlights program that offers hereditary cancer testing to all newly diagnosed breast cancer patients ages 65 and under.

5 Questions for . . . Isaac Ergas

September 19, 2024

From programmer to PhD staff scientist, with a stop for film school, this Kaiser Permanente researcher has had an eclectic journey.

Delivery science bloomed under Division of Research Director Tracy Lieu

August 12, 2024

Tracy Lieu steps down as director of the Division of Research after a dozen transformative years leading an expansion of delivery science programs.

5 Questions for . . . Melisa Wong

August 5, 2024

For this physician and research scientist, a childhood loss led to a career focused on improving cancer care for older adults.

First National Enrichment Program held for early-stage investigators in diabetes translation and health equity research

July 18, 2024

Kaiser Permanente and Stanford co-hosted the first National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases-funded conference for Centers for Diabetes Translation Research investigators.

Eating raw cruciferous vegetables may improve outcomes for some bladder cancer patients

June 25, 2024

Kaiser Permanente study suggests a diet that includes vegetables like broccoli and arugula may reduce the risk of recurrence in patients treated with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin.

Antiviral medications that treat hepatitis C improve long-term outcomes

June 17, 2024

New Kaiser Permanente study identifies some patients cured of hepatitis C who may not require semi-annual surveillance for liver cancer.

Kaiser Permanente researchers and physicians showcase findings at major cardiology meeting

November 20, 2023

Presentations at the Annual American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia underscore the organization’s expertise and commitment to improving patient care.

Peer support program helps ease physician burnout

November 1, 2023

A new Kaiser Permanente physician peer support program helped improve doctors’ well-being and had a positive impact on the culture of the medical departments that took part in the program.

National Academy of Medicine selects Elizabeth Cespedes Feliciano as Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine Scholar

October 3, 2023

Kaiser Permanente research scientist who studies modifiable risk factors for obesity and cancer-related metabolic diseases is one of 10 early- to mid-career professionals chosen for the class of 2023.

Blood pressure patterns in the first half of pregnancy improve early prediction of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension

July 12, 2023

Routine blood pressure readings recorded in the first half of pregnancy can be divided into 6 distinct patterns that can effectively stratify patients by their risk of developing preeclampsia and gestational hypertension later in pregnancy.

Video: Celebrating 60 years of health research

July 25, 2022

In 2022, the Division of Research celebrates more than 60 years of health care research. This new video helps tell our story.

Innovating health care through the decades

June 6, 2022

In 2022, the Division of Research celebrates 60 years of innovative health care research.

Autistic people join autism project – as research partners

April 19, 2022

A group of Kaiser Permanente investigators is inviting their study subjects — autistic people — to participate as research partners, providing their own unique perspective on being autistic. Their initial focus is on gender, sexuality, and reproductive health in autism, but once trained, the advisers could help shape any future research project.

Exercise and diet key in new, updated guideline for cancer survivors

March 16, 2022

Kaiser Permanente research scientists Lawrence H. Kushi, ScD, and Bette Caan, DrPH, contribute to new American Cancer Society survivorship guideline.

Online quiz can help parents assess if their teen has a substance use problem

February 1, 2022

An analysis by Kaiser Permanente researchers suggests there may be clues in a child’s medical history about their risk for a substance use problem. The investigators used that research and input from parents to develop a free online risk prediction tool that anyone can use.

Kaiser Permanente Northern California deepens its COVID-19 research agenda

October 13, 2020

Researchers and clinicians with Kaiser Permanente Northern California are developing a wide-ranging research agenda to beat COVID-19, working at the accelerated pace demanded by a worldwide pandemic.

COVID-19 clinical studies ramp up quickly at Kaiser Permanente Northern California

April 28, 2020

In the race to find safe and effective treatments for seriously ill patients with COVID-19, Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) is enrolling patients in nationwide clinical trials and pursuing other innovative treatment options.

Population-level estimates show wide age range of adults hospitalized with COVID-19

April 24, 2020

A JAMA study, using data on patients hospitalized in March from all 21 Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals, is one of the first U.S. studies to look at overall hospitalization admissions of COVID-19 patients.

David Baer, MD: A passion for cancer research

March 2, 2020

David Baer, MD, cofounded the KP Oncology Clinical Trials program in the 1980s. He has enrolled significant numbers of patients in these trials, and helped expand the regional effort into a national KP program. As a leading member of the Northern California Central Research Committee for most of his career, he provides valuable experience in the practicality of research within Kaiser Permanente.

The New Faces of Research

January 16, 2020

Diabetes, medication safety, and understanding chronic conditions are just some of the research areas a new class of postdoctoral fellows at the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research will support. The 3 early-career researchers began their appointments this past year.

American Diabetes Association honors Kaiser Permanente researcher with its Norbert Freinkel Award

May 28, 2019

The American Diabetes Association’s 2019 Norbert Freinkel Award has been presented to Kaiser Permanente researcher Assiamira Ferrara, MD, PhD, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the understanding and treatment of diabetes in pregnancy.

5 Questions for . . . Stacy Sterling

April 3, 2019

The former social worker now researches how to prevent and treat alcohol abuse in primary care. She’s looking at ways to reduce alcohol, drug, and other behavioral health problems in at-risk children, adolescents, and adults.

Kaiser Permanente Substance Abuse Researcher Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

March 20, 2019

The Research Society on Alcoholism awarded its 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award to Constance (Connie) Weisner, DrPH, for a “long, balanced career including outstanding research, training, service, and advocacy.”

5 Questions for . . . Bette Caan

March 18, 2019

Does weight gain — or loss — change a breast cancer patient’s cancer outcome? What about muscle mass? Epidemiologist Bette Caan wanted to find out about that, and more.

The New Faces of Health Care Research, Pt. 2

January 30, 2019

In part 2 of our profile series, meet the last three of the seven early-career researchers who began their post-doctoral appointments this past year and represent not only diverse communities but diverse research interests as well.

The New Faces of Health Care Research

January 22, 2019

Seven early-career researchers began their post-doctoral appointments this past year and represent not only diverse communities but diverse research interests as well. This is Part 1 of our new class profile.

Work by the Division of Research Makes Top JAMA Lists for 2018

January 14, 2019

The JAMA Network, the publication home for numerous top-tier journals from the American Medical Association, released a list of the “Most Talked About Articles” in each of their various publications for 2018. DOR research appears on four lists.

Mentorship Comes Full Circle for Gastroenterologist Jeffrey Lee

December 12, 2018

Building on years of collaboration, a doctor crosses the San Francisco Bay to continue his work on colorectal cancer prevention with the research team of his mentor.

5 Questions for . . . Michael Silverberg

November 28, 2018

With December 1 marking World AIDS Day, this infectious disease expert looks at the state of HIV/AIDS research. And despite his Northern California location, admits he’s a diehard Los Angeles Lakers fan.

5 Questions for . . . Julie Schmittdiel

November 5, 2018

The math major-turned diabetes researcher now also leads several training programs, helping to form a new generation of researchers.

“Reading” Patient Data to Personalize Medical Treatment

July 30, 2018

Delivery Science fellow Alison Fohner is learning to apply advanced computational tools to vast datasets, revealing new patterns that could improve treatment of sepsis and other conditions.

5 Questions for . . . Alyce Adams

June 20, 2018

Alyce Adams, PhD, tackles 5 questions about the barriers to health care among vulnerable patient populations and her motivation towards finding solutions.

NCI Funds New 5-year, $16M, Program to Understand Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening

April 26, 2018

Researchers at the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research will lead a consortium evaluating colorectal cancer as part of the NCI’s Population-based Research to Optimize the Screening Process program.

5 Questions for . . . Lisa Croen

April 19, 2018

Kaiser Permanente autism researcher answers 5 questions about what motivated her to move into this research field and the challenges in better understanding these disorders.

5 Questions for . . . Doug Corley

March 13, 2018

Kaiser Permanente gastroenterologist answers 5 questions about his research into colon cancer, what sparked his interest, and things about the colon you may never have known.

5 Questions for… Matthew Solomon

February 14, 2018

Matthew Solomon, MD, a Kaiser Permanente cardiologist and researcher, answers 5 questions about himself and the mysteries of the heart.

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