Two UCSF Graduate Students Named Soros Fellows
Graduate students Nairi Hartooni and Lindsey Osimiri have been named as recipients of the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans.
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Brainard, Rubenstein Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
UCSF neuroscientists Michael Brainard and John L.R. Rubenstein have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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New UCSF Center for BRCA Research Expands Care for Increased Cancer Risk
The new UCSF Center for BRCA Research – which spans basic and translational research, clinical care and education – provides a one-stop resource for patients and individuals who carry BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
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Panel Would Make Insurers Help Contain Rising Drug Costs
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Gene Mutation Makes Tumors Tense, Worsens Patient Prognosis
UCSF researchers have discovered that the chances of survival for patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) — the most common type of pancreatic cancer — may depend in part on how tense their tumors are.
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UCSF Mourns Loss of Renowned Lipoprotein Researcher Richard Havel (1925-2016)
The UCSF community is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Richard Havel, MD, a world-renowned researcher in the field of lipoproteins and the former director of the UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute.
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One Patient’s Quest to End Ominous Ringing in Her Ear
It started with a small but persistent noise in her right ear. After other doctors failing to identify the source of the noise, clinicians at UCSF were able to inform the patient that she had a dural arteriovenous fistula in her right sigmoid sinus.
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Sean Parker, Silicon Valley’s Bad Boy Genius, Wants to Kick the *!$% Out of Cancer
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Scientists ID Gene Behind Rare Childhood Syndrome
In a study of 10 children published online in the American Journal of Human Genetics on April 14, the researchers linked a constellation of birth defects affecting the brain, eye, ear, heart and kidney to mutations in a single gene, called RERE.
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Death on the Street: America’s Homeless Population is Growing Older and Sicker
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New Cancer Immunotherapy Clinic Offers Unique Studies of Promising Treatments
Oncologist Lawrence Fong is leading UCSF’s newly launched Cancer Immunotherapy Program, a clinic and laboratory dedicated to developing and studying cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments.
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UCSF Immunologist to Head New Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy
Renowned UCSF immunologist Jeffrey Bluestone, PhD, has been named president and CEO of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, a national initiative launched with a $250 million grant from The Parker Foundation, established by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Sean Parker.
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Addressing Trauma as a Health Risk
Clinicians at UCSF are taking on trauma as more than just a social issue. They are addressing how it has a staggering impact on a person’s health.
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UCSF, UC Hastings Launch Innovative Masters Program to Meld Health and Law
UCSF and UC Hastings College of the Law have combined their expertise to offer a new degree program: the Masters of Science program in Health Policy and Law, which begins classes in August.
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Are E-Cigarettes a Healthy Way to Quit Smoking?
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Bruce Alberts Named American Association for Cancer Research Fellow
Bruce Alberts has been named one of the 11 newly elected fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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Mark Ryder: Bringing Magic to the Classroom
For more than 35 years, dentistry professor Mark Ryder has been devoted to engaging his students during long lectures. His trick: Performing magic routines to illustrate complex scientific concepts.
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The Sugar Conspiracy
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Berger, Bluestone Named to White House Cancer Moonshot Expert Panel
Mitchel Berger and Jeff Bluestone have been named to a Blue Ribbon Panel of scientific experts, cancer leaders and patient advocates that will help to guide the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
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MASALA Study Examines South Asian Heart Disease Risks
To keep a person's heart healthy, clinicians recommend avoiding risk factors such as smoking or excessive weight gain. But one risk factor, which cannot be changed, is being South Asian.
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Langley Porter Clinic Cornerstone Laid 75 Years Ago
On April 5, 1941, a crowd all assembled to witness the laying of the cornerstone of California's first modern neuropsychiatric institute.
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Are You An Elite Sleeper? Why Some People Are Healthy With 4 or 5 Hours of Sleep
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Many Americans Say Higher Prices Don't Mean Better Healthcare
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Nurse Interactions with Medical Industry are Common but Need Regulation, Study Shows
Nurse interactions with pharmaceutical and device companies are commonplace and beneficial, but they also can lead to conflicts of interest regarding drug treatment and purchasing decisions, according to researchers at UCSF.
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Keith Smart Finishes Cancer Treatment, Hopes To Rejoin Heat Coaching Staff Soon
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Doctor Fighting S.F. Diabetes Epidemic Backs Soda Tax
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UCSF Mourns Loss of Andrew S. Grove (1936-2016)
The UCSF community is deeply saddened by the passing of Andrew S. Grove, former CEO and chairman of Intel Corp., who applied his drive for innovation to advocacy for advancements in health care and the treatment of cancer and Parkinson’s disease.
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Laughter Isn’t Just For Fools
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David Morgan Delivers 59th Annual Faculty Research Lecture in Basic Science
David O. Morgan, PhD, has been selected as the recipient of the 59th Annual Faculty Research Lectureship – Basic Science for his groundbreaking research on cell division.
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UCSF Diabetes Center Forms Precision Medicine Initiative with Prevention Program, Yes Health
This week, the Diabetes Center at UCSF announced that it has embarked on a precision medicine initiative with Yes Health, an all-mobile program to prevent type 2 diabetes.