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Scientists link 60 genes to autism risk
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Telemedicine eczema care just as effective as office visits
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Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 30
It’s that time of the year when University of California employees have the option of making changes to their medical plan. Open enrollment begins at 8 a.m. on Oct. 30 and goes until 5 p.m. on Nov. 25.
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Dozens of Genes Associated with Autism in New Research
Two major genetic studies of autism, led in part by UCSF scientists and involving more than 50 laboratories worldwide, have newly implicated dozens of genes in the disorder.
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BayKids gets young patients to express themselves through filmmaking
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In Autoimmune Diseases Affecting Millions, Researchers Pinpoint Genetic Risks, Cellular Culprits
Scores of autoimmune diseases mysteriously cause the immune system to harm tissues within our own bodies. Now, a new study pinpoints the complex genetic origins for many of these diseases.
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Stanford doctor who treated Ebola patients under modified quarantine
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Another UCSF doctor heads to West Africa to help fight Ebola
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Bay Area doctors join Ebola fight despite quarantine risks
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Less than half of doctors in insurance directories may be available
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Doctors: Think twice about 'the pill' for teen birth control
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School of Nursing Faculty Retreat Emphasizes Collaboration and Educational Innovation
Faculty from the UC San Francisco School of Nursing gathered at the Presidio Observation Post on Sept. 24 for their annual faculty retreat to reflect on the past year and plan for a brighter future.
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Ebola's evolving threat studied in UCSF lab
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Radiation Exposure Linked To Aggressive Thyroid Cancers
For the first time, researchers have found that exposure to radioactive iodine is associated with more aggressive forms of thyroid cancer, according to a careful study of nearly 12,000 people in Belarus who were exposed when they were children or adolescents to fallout from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident.
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Matt Richtel drives home dangers of texting behind wheel
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‘Three Minute Thesis’ Finalists to Go Head-to-Head
Nine finalists in UC San Francisco Graduate Division’s first-ever “Three Minute Thesis (3MT)” competition will compete against one another on Oct. 29 at UCSF Mission Bay. The top prize is $3,000.
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Second Genome, Mayo Clinic team up to explore the microbiome
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Rigid quarantines may harm, not help, the fight against Ebola
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Salesforce making big push into healthcare industry
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Big Soda's false populism
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Wikipedia Emerges as Trusted Internet Source for Ebola Information
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UCSF Researcher Tries to Inject Some Rationality into Ebola Discussion
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Behind the scenes of Chronicle’s election endorsements
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Dean Vlahov Receives Visionary Pioneer Award from Alma Mater
UC San Francisco School of Nursing Dean David Vlahov, RN, PhD, has been honored by his alma mater. As part of its 125th anniversary celebration, the University of Maryland School of Nursing will honor Vlahov and 24 other outstanding alumni as “visionary pioneers” who have become expert clinicians, educators, and leaders in Maryland, the nation, and around the world.
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Chancellor, Deans, and Faculty Partner with Student Health and Counseling in ‘Mental Health Matters’
To address mental health stigma and raise awareness of the importance of mental health self-care, UCSF Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) launched the “Mental Health Matters” campaign on Oct. 20. The campaign features posters and social media highlighting the Chancellor and other faculty members answering the question, “How do you take care of your mental health?”
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UCSF, SF State Awarded $17M Grant to Increase Diversity in Biomedical Workforce
The National Institutes of Health have awarded $17 million to establish the SF BUILD program at San Francisco State University (SFSU), with UCSF as their research partner, to promote training opportunities and career development for minority students and faculty in the biomedical sciences.
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Leaders Outline Ebola Treatment Preparations at Town Hall Meeting
UCSF is proactively preparing a treatment and isolation unit for the possibility that an Ebola case could occur in the Bay Area.
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UCSF Medical Center Statement on Ebola Virus Preparations
UCSF Medical Center released a statement on the announcement that it will be a priority hospital to provide treatment for patients in the Bay Area diagnosed with Ebola Virus Disease.
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Giants' toughest fans turn out for special viewing party