"Twins or More" free workshop for expectant parents, February 12
A free, half-day workshop for expectant parents of "twins or more" will be held Saturday, February 12, in San Francisco.
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UC to Issue Progress Report On "Green" Building and Clean Energy Efforts
The University of California today (Jan. 18) will release an annual report on its progress toward implementing "green" building and clean energy policies for all proposed and to-be-renovated buildings on its 10 campuses.
Controversial drug shown to act on brain protein to cut alcohol use
A naturally occurring hallucinogen advocated by some clinicians as a potent anti-addiction drug has been rigorously studied for the first time, confirming its ability to block alcohol craving in rodents, and clarifying how it works in the brain.
Lecture on Cultural Competence in Health Care
Marjorie Kagawa-Singer, a UCLA researcher studying disparities in health care outcomes of ethnic minorities with cancer, will present the Fourth Annual Christopher N.H. Jenkins Cancer Control Award Lecture on Monday, Jan. 24, 6 to 8 p.m..
Ophthalmologist Receives Award for Eye Research
UCSF Professor of Ophthalmology Todd Margolis has received an award that will help fund his research to ultimately treat patients with herpes simplex virus (HSV) eye disease.
2004: The Year in Review
UCSF had another productive year – proving its global leadership as a health sciences campus in research, patient care and teaching.
Tobacco industry continues to undercut research linking cigarettes and cancer
A study of once-confidential tobacco industry documents reveals that in the past few years several tobacco companies have continued to support research challenging the link between cancer and a potent carcinogen found in cigarette smoke.
UC Reaches $168-Million Settlement with Enron Directors in Securities Fraud Case
The University of California, lead plaintiff for investors in the Enron securities litigation, reached another milestone in its ongoing case against Enron.
Pharmacy Dean Offers Perspective on Campus Life
School of Pharmacy Dean Mary Anne Koda-Kimble offers her perspective on work-life challenges at UCSF and her personal reflections on being a Japanese woman in a new interview posted on the Supportive Work Environment <a href="http://www.ucsf.edu/swe/sweetInterviewKoda.htm" class="tealLink" target="_blank">website</a>.
Grassroots Effort Raises $6,800 for Tsunami Relief
UCSF staff at Laurel Heights deserve some high fives. Last week, they raised nearly $6,800, mostly from $5 donations, to aid victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami.
Governor Issues 2005-06 State Budget Proposal
Finally, after four years of state budget cuts, the UC system received good news in the 2005-06 budget proposed by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday.