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David Morris Named Vice Chancellor of UCSF Innovation Ventures

David Morris, MD, a pharma executive with experience in research and development, venture capital and developing early-stage biotech companies – as well as deep roots in academic medicine – has been named Vice Chancellor for Business Development, Innovation and Partnerships at UCSF.

Headshot of David Morris.

Oakland Hospital Building Is Approved for Construction

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals has received final approval from the University of California Board of Regents for a $1.49 billion hospital building on its Oakland campus that will provide a state-of-the-art, child-centered medical facility for families across the Bay Area.

A rendered image of the new hospital building at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. The building is a rectangular, glassy building with seven stories.

Using AI to Improve Detection of Rare Diseases

Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) is a rare genetic disease with symptoms that overlap with many other conditions, making it extremely challenging to diagnose. Its symptoms mostly affect women with severe

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Scientists Discover a New Hormone that Can Build Strong Bones

A newly discovered hormone explains why females can maintain bone density during lactation, when calcium is stripped away to make milk. This discovery could one day have applications to treating fractures, osteoporosis, and other bone diseases.

A microscopy of a mouse's femur bone.