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Zika in Fetal Brain Tissue Responds to a Popular Antibiotic
UCSF researchers identified fetal brain tissue cells that are targeted by the Zika virus and determined that azithromycin can prevent the virus from infecting these cells.
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Project to Apply Artificial Intelligence to Imaging of Brain Emergencies Receives $1.2M
UCSF researchers have received $1.2 million for their work to make imaging machines smarter, so they can detect neurological emergencies and triage patients for immediate treatment.
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Big Data Coming In Faster Than Biomedical Researchers Can Process It
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Researchers Put Mouse Embryos in Suspended Animation
UCSF researchers found a way to pause the development of early mouse embryos for up to a month in the lab, a finding with implications for assisted reproduction, regenerative medicine, aging and cancer.
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Chancellor Clarifies Roles for UCSF Executive Leadership Groups, Forms New Advisory Committees
Chancellor Sam Hawgood has established new charters for his executive leadership groups in an effort to streamline and strengthen decision-making related to the University’s mission, vision, and strategy.
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Ricardo Muñoz Named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Ricardo F. Muñoz, professor emeritus of psychology at UCSF, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Ethics of Testing for Preterm Birth Risk Weighs Uncertain Harms and Benefits
Ethical quandaries such as testing for a woman’s risk for preterm birth are still being worked out by the medical community.
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Science in Focus: How Do White Blood Cells Move So Fast?
White blood cells called neutrophils race after bacteria at speeds up to a thousand times that of most human cells by moving in a special way. Lillian Fritz-Laylin and Megan Riel-Mehan want to know how that works.
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Chancellor Issues Message Denouncing Actions of Prejudice and Intimidation
Chancellor Sam Hawgood on Monday addressed the UCSF community regarding recent incidents of discrimination and intimidation.
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Sandra Weiss Outlines Priorities as Interim Dean of School of Nursing
-nurSandra Weiss, who in September was named interim dean of the UCSF School of Nursing, talks about her priorities for the school as well as the strengths she brings to the position.
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Mutant Protein Linked to Spread of Lung Cancer Within the Body
According to a new study led by UCSF scientists, lung cancer’s ability to spread may often be due to the inactivation of a single protective protein within tumor cells.
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High Blood Pressure Linked to Kidney Disease in Type 1 Diabetes
Strict blood pressure control is associated with a reduced chance of long-term kidney damage in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a new long-term study led by UC San Francisco researchers.
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How an Intervention Program Stops the Revolving Door of Violent Injuries
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Global Push to Eradicate Malaria Boosted by $29M Grant to Malaria Elimination Initiative
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded UCSF’s Global Health Group’s Malaria Elimination Initiative (MEI) a four-year grant of $29 million to accelerate malaria elimination.
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City, UCSF and nonprofits join in unique cancer-fighting effort
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Broad New Partnership Launches Plan to Reduce Cancer in San Francisco
A group that includes UCSF, the City and County of San Francisco, and health care and community organizations has launched the San Francisco Cancer Initiative, a major public health effort to reduce cancer in San Francisco.
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UCSF, Governor Brown Announce New Precision Medicine Projects
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UCSF, GE Healthcare Launch Deep Learning Partnership to Advance Care Globally
UCSF’s Center for Digital Health Innovation and GE Healthcare today announced a partnership to develop a library of deep learning algorithms.
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Putting Your Immune System on the Attack
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Paging Dr. Algorithm: GE And UCSF Bring Machine Learning To Radiology
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Behind pharmacy counter, pill-packing robots are on the rise
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FDA Funds UCSF-Stanford Center on Regulatory Science
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has awarded the UCSF-Stanford Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (UCSF-Stanford CERSI) a five-year grant with up to $25 million in funding.
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For Children With Brain Tumors, Next-Generation Sequencing May Lead to Different Diagnoses
Next-generation sequencing for patients at UCSF Medical Center is prompting changes in brain tumor diagnoses for some children and a retooling of treatment plans in many cases.
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Rising star: Vanessa Bal traverses fine work-life balance
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UCSF Kicks Off 2016 Seasonal Employee Giving Program
UCSF has kicked of its 2016 Annual Campaign of the Employee Giving Program that enables faculty and staff members to support the causes they find most personally meaningful.
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Steve Morin Delivers 16th Annual Faculty Research Lecture in Clinical Science
Steve Morin has been selected as the as recipient of the 16th annual Faculty Research Lectureship in Clinical Science, sponsored by the UCSF Academic Senate.
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Four Receive 2016 UCSF Medal for Innovation, Inspiration, Impact
UC San Francisco awarded the UCSF Medal – the University’s highest honor – to four visionary leaders for their innovation, inspiration and impact in advancing health research and care.
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David Julius is Recipient of 2017 Human Frontier Science Program Nakasone Award
UCSF's David Julius is the recipient of the 2017 Human Frontier Science Program Nakasone Award, which honors scientists who have made key breakthroughs in fields at the forefront of the life sciences.
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UCSF Holds Inaugural Veterans Job Fair and Open House
UCSF held a veterans job fair and open house Nov. 7 to connect with veterans in our community seeking employment advice and opportunities.
