Andrei Goga
@andreigoga.bsky.social
Professor, UCSF Dept Cell & Tissue Biology and Medicine / Oncology
Breast Medical Oncologist and Cell Biology. Exploring new mechanisms of cancer biology & therapeutics. Views my own. 🧪 #medsky
Oncogenes.net
Breast Medical Oncologist and Cell Biology. Exploring new mechanisms of cancer biology & therapeutics. Views my own. 🧪 #medsky
Oncogenes.net
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Andrei Goga
@andreigoga.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Introducing the Goga Lab @ctbatucsf.bsky.social @ucsfcancer.bsky.social
We study aggressive breast and liver cancers and mechanisms of oncogene signaling that lead to metastasis.
Our works spans various areas including metabolism, cell cycle and spatial organization of tumors.
oncogenes.net
We study aggressive breast and liver cancers and mechanisms of oncogene signaling that lead to metastasis.
Our works spans various areas including metabolism, cell cycle and spatial organization of tumors.
oncogenes.net
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Each Friday night, I write about what happened in US science & higher ed. 🧪
This was Year 2, Week 4:
- Dept of Ed ends legal defense of threats to strip $$ from schools w/ DEI programs
- sweeping new changes to univ governance in VA
- US leaves WHO & so much more - buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
This was Year 2, Week 4:
- Dept of Ed ends legal defense of threats to strip $$ from schools w/ DEI programs
- sweeping new changes to univ governance in VA
- US leaves WHO & so much more - buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
Year 2, Week 4
Jan 17-23, 2026 - memories in the making
buttondown.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Each Friday night, I write about what happened in US science & higher ed. 🧪
This was Year 2, Week 4:
- Dept of Ed ends legal defense of threats to strip $$ from schools w/ DEI programs
- sweeping new changes to univ governance in VA
- US leaves WHO & so much more - buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
This was Year 2, Week 4:
- Dept of Ed ends legal defense of threats to strip $$ from schools w/ DEI programs
- sweeping new changes to univ governance in VA
- US leaves WHO & so much more - buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
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Amazing hike in Marin Headlands with the @gladstoneinst.bsky.social hiking challenge group. 7 miles of gorgeous view. Now everything hurts.
January 10, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Amazing hike in Marin Headlands with the @gladstoneinst.bsky.social hiking challenge group. 7 miles of gorgeous view. Now everything hurts.
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Each Friday, I write a briefing on what is happening to American science & higher ed. 🧪 This was Year 2, Week 2:
- science budgets avoid catastrophic cuts, but NOT okay
- vaccination schedule hijacked & kids will suffer
- university mergers in Oregon & so much more
buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
- science budgets avoid catastrophic cuts, but NOT okay
- vaccination schedule hijacked & kids will suffer
- university mergers in Oregon & so much more
buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
Year 2, Week 2
Jan 3-9, 2026
the evidence of our eyes and ears
buttondown.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Each Friday, I write a briefing on what is happening to American science & higher ed. 🧪 This was Year 2, Week 2:
- science budgets avoid catastrophic cuts, but NOT okay
- vaccination schedule hijacked & kids will suffer
- university mergers in Oregon & so much more
buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
- science budgets avoid catastrophic cuts, but NOT okay
- vaccination schedule hijacked & kids will suffer
- university mergers in Oregon & so much more
buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
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Best TikTok thing going is the two dudes trying food from every country without leaving NYC. If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s incredible. My favorite so far is last week’s. Legit got me emotional.
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Best TikTok thing going is the two dudes trying food from every country without leaving NYC. If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s incredible. My favorite so far is last week’s. Legit got me emotional.
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Before CRISPR
(at the Kyoto Manga Museum)
(at the Kyoto Manga Museum)
January 8, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Before CRISPR
(at the Kyoto Manga Museum)
(at the Kyoto Manga Museum)
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During a power outage in San Francisco on Saturday, Waymo's robotaxis suddenly froze in their tracks. This won't be the last time that driverless cars go awry, writes Patrick George.
That Was a Lot of Frozen Waymos
A blackout in San Francisco revealed a new way for robotaxis to go wrong.
bit.ly
December 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
During a power outage in San Francisco on Saturday, Waymo's robotaxis suddenly froze in their tracks. This won't be the last time that driverless cars go awry, writes Patrick George.
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Failed Waymo robot blocking emergency services during a widespread emergency:
Grant St at Sacramento, heart of Chinatown, San Francisco
I've been warning about this scenario for ~7 yrs. Safety drivers fix this in seconds. SFPD will prob have to drive this out of the way.
OP:tiktok.joolyana
Grant St at Sacramento, heart of Chinatown, San Francisco
I've been warning about this scenario for ~7 yrs. Safety drivers fix this in seconds. SFPD will prob have to drive this out of the way.
OP:tiktok.joolyana
December 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Failed Waymo robot blocking emergency services during a widespread emergency:
Grant St at Sacramento, heart of Chinatown, San Francisco
I've been warning about this scenario for ~7 yrs. Safety drivers fix this in seconds. SFPD will prob have to drive this out of the way.
OP:tiktok.joolyana
Grant St at Sacramento, heart of Chinatown, San Francisco
I've been warning about this scenario for ~7 yrs. Safety drivers fix this in seconds. SFPD will prob have to drive this out of the way.
OP:tiktok.joolyana
Crazy evening in San Francisco. Power outage for nearly half the city tonight. Saw five @waymo.bsky.social cars stopped in the middle of the streets, apparently unable to operate and blocking traffic. A clear danger to safety. Should be investigated @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
December 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Crazy evening in San Francisco. Power outage for nearly half the city tonight. Saw five @waymo.bsky.social cars stopped in the middle of the streets, apparently unable to operate and blocking traffic. A clear danger to safety. Should be investigated @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
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"She'd rather return her attention to her ongoing investigations, which she's confident could eventually save lives."
Wouldn't we all? A well-told story of one PI and one lab, that reflects many stories right now.
Wouldn't we all? A well-told story of one PI and one lab, that reflects many stories right now.
After NIH grant cuts, breast cancer research at Harvard slowed, and lab workers left
Amid NIH funding delays, reversals and uncertainty, a scientist at Harvard who studies breast cancer has lost one-third of her lab employees and wonders if she can continue her research experiments.
www.npr.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"She'd rather return her attention to her ongoing investigations, which she's confident could eventually save lives."
Wouldn't we all? A well-told story of one PI and one lab, that reflects many stories right now.
Wouldn't we all? A well-told story of one PI and one lab, that reflects many stories right now.
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Thanks to Dr. McNeely @phdmarie.bsky.social for profiling our work and putting together such an awesome podcast on scientists--the people behind the work. #STEM And now that #Basal and #Tuft are quasi famous.... will have to post them here. ;)
December 10, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Thanks to Dr. McNeely @phdmarie.bsky.social for profiling our work and putting together such an awesome podcast on scientists--the people behind the work. #STEM And now that #Basal and #Tuft are quasi famous.... will have to post them here. ;)
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Do not pick the mushrooms.
They are not a gift of the Atmospheric River.
They are not friendly.
They will melt your liver.
(That is not a metaphor.)
apnews.com/article/pois...
They are not a gift of the Atmospheric River.
They are not friendly.
They will melt your liver.
(That is not a metaphor.)
apnews.com/article/pois...
California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak
California officials are warning foragers about a deadly outbreak linked to wild mushrooms. The state poison control system has identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning, likely from death cap mushroo...
apnews.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Do not pick the mushrooms.
They are not a gift of the Atmospheric River.
They are not friendly.
They will melt your liver.
(That is not a metaphor.)
apnews.com/article/pois...
They are not a gift of the Atmospheric River.
They are not friendly.
They will melt your liver.
(That is not a metaphor.)
apnews.com/article/pois...
A terrible tragedy for the UCSF community.
As a medical oncology fellow I had my weekly continuity clinic at Ward 86 building. Always fantastic and caring staff and the kindest patient population. I’m so sad this tragedy occurred.
sfstandard.com/2025/12/06/s...
As a medical oncology fellow I had my weekly continuity clinic at Ward 86 building. Always fantastic and caring staff and the kindest patient population. I’m so sad this tragedy occurred.
sfstandard.com/2025/12/06/s...
Social worker dies after SF General stabbing; suspect expected to be charged with murder
The hospital said it has posted additional sheriff’s deputies and imposed more stringent security at the facility.
sfstandard.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A terrible tragedy for the UCSF community.
As a medical oncology fellow I had my weekly continuity clinic at Ward 86 building. Always fantastic and caring staff and the kindest patient population. I’m so sad this tragedy occurred.
sfstandard.com/2025/12/06/s...
As a medical oncology fellow I had my weekly continuity clinic at Ward 86 building. Always fantastic and caring staff and the kindest patient population. I’m so sad this tragedy occurred.
sfstandard.com/2025/12/06/s...
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The Leading Edge Fellows gathered this week to celebrate Zara Weinberg, a beloved member of our community. Our 7th cohort of Leading Edge Fellows (2026) will be named in her honor.
The Zara Weinberg Leading Edge Cohort application is now open! Due Feb 2.
www.leadingedgesymposium.org/apply/
The Zara Weinberg Leading Edge Cohort application is now open! Due Feb 2.
www.leadingedgesymposium.org/apply/
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The Leading Edge Fellows gathered this week to celebrate Zara Weinberg, a beloved member of our community. Our 7th cohort of Leading Edge Fellows (2026) will be named in her honor.
The Zara Weinberg Leading Edge Cohort application is now open! Due Feb 2.
www.leadingedgesymposium.org/apply/
The Zara Weinberg Leading Edge Cohort application is now open! Due Feb 2.
www.leadingedgesymposium.org/apply/
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What a joy to host the one and only Jenn Prescher for a memorable seminar visit at Cornell Chemistry!!
November 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
What a joy to host the one and only Jenn Prescher for a memorable seminar visit at Cornell Chemistry!!
Amazing weather in the Bay Area the past week.
Here’s some wildlife spotted in San Francisco over the past few days.
The coyote playing with stuffed animals is a highlight.
Here’s some wildlife spotted in San Francisco over the past few days.
The coyote playing with stuffed animals is a highlight.
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Amazing weather in the Bay Area the past week.
Here’s some wildlife spotted in San Francisco over the past few days.
The coyote playing with stuffed animals is a highlight.
Here’s some wildlife spotted in San Francisco over the past few days.
The coyote playing with stuffed animals is a highlight.
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Most potential pet owners consider things like breeding, size, coat, intelligence, trainability, and temperament. Often overlooked is the crucially important element of aerodynamics, which can greatly affect your gas mileage, raising the overall cost of ownership significantly.
November 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Most potential pet owners consider things like breeding, size, coat, intelligence, trainability, and temperament. Often overlooked is the crucially important element of aerodynamics, which can greatly affect your gas mileage, raising the overall cost of ownership significantly.
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Personal good news alert: I’ve been promoted to associate professor and it’s time to update the ol’ bio! Launching my lab at UCSF has been a privilege + I’m so grateful to my team and community here. More exciting science ahead! 🚀
November 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Personal good news alert: I’ve been promoted to associate professor and it’s time to update the ol’ bio! Launching my lab at UCSF has been a privilege + I’m so grateful to my team and community here. More exciting science ahead! 🚀
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Fastest half - but still very slow…
November 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Fastest half - but still very slow…
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The thing about professor stuff is that you’re never done and you’re always behind
October 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The thing about professor stuff is that you’re never done and you’re always behind
The UCSF Breast Oncology Program is happy to partner with One More City and founder Christine O’Connell to support metastatic breast cancer research. This will be the 4th year that together with Rapha they have sponsored a century ride.
@ucsfcancer.bsky.social @ctbatucsf.bsky.social
@ucsfcancer.bsky.social @ctbatucsf.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The UCSF Breast Oncology Program is happy to partner with One More City and founder Christine O’Connell to support metastatic breast cancer research. This will be the 4th year that together with Rapha they have sponsored a century ride.
@ucsfcancer.bsky.social @ctbatucsf.bsky.social
@ucsfcancer.bsky.social @ctbatucsf.bsky.social
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Why does the naked mole rat have the longest lifespan of any rodent, nearly 40 years?
A 30-year long mystery unraveled @ScienceMagazine today!
Its cGAS enzyme in cells has 4 missense mutations that upends its function, promoting DNA repair and suppressing inflammation
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
A 30-year long mystery unraveled @ScienceMagazine today!
Its cGAS enzyme in cells has 4 missense mutations that upends its function, promoting DNA repair and suppressing inflammation
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
October 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Why does the naked mole rat have the longest lifespan of any rodent, nearly 40 years?
A 30-year long mystery unraveled @ScienceMagazine today!
Its cGAS enzyme in cells has 4 missense mutations that upends its function, promoting DNA repair and suppressing inflammation
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
A 30-year long mystery unraveled @ScienceMagazine today!
Its cGAS enzyme in cells has 4 missense mutations that upends its function, promoting DNA repair and suppressing inflammation
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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#Emerging #leader awards to developing faculty in #Cancerresearch are critical, especially in the current era of decreasing funding: 2024.themarkfoundation.org/an-emerging-...
An Emerging Leader’s Evolution
2024.themarkfoundation.org
October 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
#Emerging #leader awards to developing faculty in #Cancerresearch are critical, especially in the current era of decreasing funding: 2024.themarkfoundation.org/an-emerging-...
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We have a new #NCI Director who was just sworn in: www.nih.gov/news-events/...
Secretary Kennedy Swears in Dr. Anthony Letai as Director of the National Cancer Institute
Dr. Letai will serve as NCI’s 18th director.
www.nih.gov
September 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We have a new #NCI Director who was just sworn in: www.nih.gov/news-events/...
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