Creating a Change in Climate: A Leader's Commitment to Social Justice
Professor Emeritus Harvey Brody is lauded for his long career working to advance diversity at UCSF.
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Circling In on Alzheimer's and Obesity
As America struggles under the growing weight of Alzheimer's and obesity, two UCSF scientists at the affiliated Gladstone Institutes demonstrate why basic science might be our best hope...
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UCSF Children's Hospital to celebrate young patients battling cancer
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Expert to Explain Legal Options of Same-Sex Relationships
Attorney Frederick Hertz will speak about legal matters facing same-sex couples in three upcoming sessions at UCSF.
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San Francisco VA researchers reach out to Iraq and Afghanistan vets
A study getting under way at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) aims to identify the best ways to encourage veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to seek treatment for their combat-related problems. It also seeks to identify the most efficient ways for veterans to get the services they need.
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UCSF to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
The campus community is invited to several events in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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UCSF animal care facility receives top accreditation
UCSF has received highly regarded accreditation from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International.
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Lima Named Director of Mission Bay Medical Center Project
Longtime UCSF Medical Center administrator Cindy Lima has been named project director overseeing development of a hospital complex at Mission Bay.
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Embryonic stem cell strategy advanced with UCSF finding
UCSF scientists are reporting what they say is a significant improvement in the technique for genetically reprogramming mouse cells to their embryonic state, a process that transforms the cells, in essence, into embryonic stem cells.
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NPR Discusses New NIH Asthma Treatment Guidelines with UCSF's Boushey
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Crowning Glory: A Conversation with Dental Sciences Researcher Stefan Habelitz
Uncovering the secrets of tooth enamel could brighten the future for biomaterials...
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UCSF launches executive course in
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Novel Virus Detection Identifies New Viruses in Study of Respiratory Infections
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UCSF to Host NIH-CTSA Web Conference on Pediatric Research
UCSF will host a pediatric research web conference focusing on the "Challenges Facing Institutional Review Boards" on September 11.
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UCSF Offers Mediation Training Opportunity
The deadline to apply for the next round of mediation training offered by the UCSF Work~Life Resource Center is September 21.
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Increased Risk for Arthritis and Lupus Tied to New Gene
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Family Picnic Day at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Set for September 22
The campus community is invited to bring their families for a fun-filled day at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on September 22.
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Campus to Exhibit Boots from Fallen US Soldiers
The Iraq Action Group at UCSF will display boots representing 393 California soldiers who have died in the war in Iraq.
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New Breeds of Mice Shed Light on Human Cancers and Treatments
Scientists are not in the business of making better mousetraps, but they're serious about making better mice to understand cancer biology.
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Presence of gene mutation helps guide thyroid cancer treatment
A specific gene mutation may be useful in predicting the level of aggression of thyroid cancer and help guide treatment options and follow-up care, according to new study findings.
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HHMI News: Structural Studies Reveal New Clues to Prion Infectivity
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Neural stem cell study reveals mechanism that may play role in cancer
In the dynamic world of the developing brain, neural stem cells give rise to neurons deep within the brain's fluid-filled ventricles. These newborn neurons then migrate along the stem cell fibers up to the neocortex, the seat of higher cognitive functions.
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Swim Across America event to raise funds for UCSF child cancer care
Accomplished swimmers are invited to join Olympic swimming legends from across the country for the second annual "Swim Across America--San Francisco Swim to Fight Cancer" on Sunday, September 30.
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Three Clinician-Educators to Lead Medical School's Program for Urban Underserved
Elisabeth Wilson, Alma Martinez and Kevin Grumbach have been named to lead the program for medical students interested in working with urban underserved populations.
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Campus to Host Sixth Annual Public Safety Fair
The campus community is invited to attend upcoming safety fairs at four UCSF locations in September and October.
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Allen Institute for Brain Science Appoints Stryker to Advisory Board
UCSF Professor of Physiology Michael Stryker has been named to the advisory board of the Allen Institute for Brain Science, a medical research organization dedicated to brain research.
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UCSF Faculty on Expert Panel Releasing Updated National Asthma Guidelines
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Campus to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Chancellor's Concert Series
UCSF will celebrate 10 years of offering the free Chancellor's Concert Series this fall.
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Nature vs. Nurture Explored in Perfect Pitch Study
As a geneticist, Jane Gitschier, PhD, is interested in teasing out the relative contributions of genes and environment on behavior. For more than a decade, she and former UCSF colleague Nelson Freimer, PhD, now at UCLA, have been exploring this question by studying the capacity that some people have for "perfect pitch," the ability to instantly and precisely identify a musical note.
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Study Finds Patients Have Shorter Wait Times for Botox Injections than Mole Examinations