Pediatric Oncologist Joins Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Board
Dr. Shivani Upadhyay, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist, has joined the Board of Directors of the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation (TBCF). This appointment marks the first time a pediatric oncologist will serve on the organization's board. TBCF provides support to families facing…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 29, 2026 —
Dr. Shivani Upadhyay, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist, has joined the Board of Directors of the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, marking the first time a pediatric oncologist has served on the organization’s board.
The foundation, known as TBCF, provides support to families facing childhood cancer in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Upadhyay’s appointment brings a pediatric oncology specialist onto the board, according to the information provided about the announcement.
The appointment establishes a new milestone in the board’s composition. The available information does not specify when Upadhyay joined, what responsibilities she will have as a director, or whether the board has made any changes to its plans or programs in connection with her appointment.
No further details were provided about Upadhyay’s professional background, the foundation’s board size, or the process used to select her. The announcement also did not include a statement from Upadhyay or TBCF explaining the appointment.
TBCF’s stated service area covers Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, and its work is described as supporting families confronting childhood cancer. The information provided does not detail the specific services the foundation offers or the number of families it serves.
With Upadhyay’s appointment, TBCF’s board includes a pediatric oncologist for the first time. Further information about her role and the foundation’s work was not included in the announcement summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Kirsten Stuart for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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