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UCSF’s Cryo-Electron Microscopy Advancements Bring Atomic-Level Life into Clearer View
UCSF researchers are leading a resolution revolution by capturing the inner workings of the human body in exquisite images through recent advances in cryo-electron microscopy.
Burned Out Trainee Surgeons at High Risk for Alcohol Abuse, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts
Seven out of 10 trainee surgeons surveyed experienced burnout driven by emotional exhaustion, “depersonalization” and doubts about their effectiveness at work, impacting their own performance and potentially patients’ health.
Imported Candy at Top of Contaminated Food List in California
Following a state law mandating testing, the California Department of Public Health issued more alerts for lead in candy than for the other top three sources of food-borne contamination combined.
Where Does the Ebola Virus Hide Between Outbreaks?
Joe DeRisi, PhD, a master detective of infectious diseases, stumbled on a clue to cracking the decades-long search for the place – or creature – where the Ebola virus hides between deadly outbreaks.
UCSF’s Global Health Group Celebrates 10 Years of Impact
Global Health Sciences is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Global Health Group, and it has a long list of accomplishments to claim from that time.
Open Enrollment for 2018 Health Plans, Benefits Runs Through Nov. 21
Open Enrollment, the time of year when UC employees have the opportunity to review and make changes to their benefits, runs from Oct. 26 until Nov. 21.
UCSF Specialties Among World’s Best in US News Global Universities Rankings for 2018
UCSF has ranked in the top 10 for seven specialties in 2017 Best Global Universities rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.
For Many, No Long-Term Health Impacts from Wildfire Smoke, But More Studies Needed
As the deadly wildfires that devastated Northern California this month come under control and residents begin the process of rebuilding, one question that lingers is the longer-term health effects of the smoke.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public-Private ATOM Consortium Aims to Cut Preclinical Cancer Drug Discovery from Six Years to One
Scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, GSK, and the University of California, San Francisco will hold a briefing to discuss Accelerating Therapeutics for Opportunities in Medicine
UCSF Innovators Use EHRs to Track Hospital-Acquired Infection
UCSF Health Informatics team has used electronic health records to track down a source of a common hospital-acquired infection.
Facilities Services Resumes Window Washing
UCSF’s Facilities Services has resumed washing windows of buildings in several locations.
UCSF Nurses Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Patient Care and Innovation
UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco have earned the prestigious Magnet Recognition® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
