University of California San Francisco
Organ transplant recipients have a high risk of developing skin cancer, but information about this deadly link has not been readily available to patients. Now UCSF Medical Center is offering a program to remedy the problem.
AIDS Walk San Francisco is more than a month away, but campus officials are already challenging each other in a competition to win the first-ever UCSF trophy on July 17.
A new study based on previously secret internal tobacco industry documents shows that Philip Morris tried to appear socially responsible by seeking government regulation.
South Korea's successful cloning of stem cells from the skin cells of 11 different patients stood the scientific world on its head in late May.
Binding gold nanoparticles to a specific antibody for cancer cells could make cancer detection much easier, say medical researchers from the University of California, San Francisco and Georgia Institute of Technology.
In a major step to provide a safe and healthy environment, UCSF will significantly reduce on-campus smoking areas to protect human health. <img src="daily/2005/05/ucsfcamera.gif" alt="">
William K. Ehrenfeld's first visit to a museum at age six sparked his passion for art that continues today.
Chinese traditional medicine, herbs and guided imagery are among topics at a June 18 lesbian health conference at UCSF.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the University of California, California State University (CSU) and business leaders on May 31 in announcing the creation of a bold new effort to enhance the supply and preparation of science and mathematics teachers for California's public schools.
A UCSF School of Medicine graduate, who rose the ranks of faculty at UCSF, has been appointed chancellor of UC Irvine.
"If teeth are white, they won't rot at night," are among the words of wisdom written by children who competed in a poster and essay contest.
A report takes a critical view of the progress made over the past three decades in addressing the disparities among men and women at the top-rated health sciences university.
There will be information for the public on the effects of tobacco on health, nicotine addiction and smoking cessation services. Other activities include free health screenings, live music and a poster exhibit.
The UCSF Lesbian Health Research Center (LHRC) will provide insight into subjects such as Chinese traditional medicine, herbs and supplements, and guided imagery -- the realm of complementary medicine -- during its fifth annual conference on Saturday, June 18.
UCSF Medical Center officials congratulated faculty, staff and volunteers for their hard work during an upbeat annual honors and awards celebration on May 9.
After first suggesting the idea to have a staff representative on the UC Board of Regents in 1994, two men will finally get a seat at the table in July.
UCSF faculty and teachers from the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) will share some of the highlights of their ongoing partnership designed to advance science education for local students.
<img src="daily/2005/05/ucsfcamera.gif" alt=""> Cloudy skies and a late spring drizzle didn't stop some faculty, staff and students from riding their bikes to UCSF last Thursday as part of the national Bike to Work Day.
A new study by UCSF School of Nursing researchers shows that Philip Morris sought to enhance its image by supporting Food and Drug Administration regulation of tobacco.
Narcotic medications can safely and effectively ease severe, chronic pain in older people with little risk that these patients will seek ever-increasing doses, UCSF medical scientists have found.
The 5th annual UCSF Science and Health Education Partnership (SEP) conference celebrates the work of teams of San Francisco teachers and UCSF scientist volunteers in local K-12 classrooms.
The Alzheimer's Association and the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease will host a research symposium involving some of the world's leading Alzheimer's disease researchers.
The UCSF School of Medicine's Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science will graduate its first doctoral students in physical therapy during a ceremony today.
The Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Center at UCSF Medical Center will host its 18th annual reunion event for patients and their families on Saturday, May 21, with an afternoon reception that celebrates life.
Narcotic medications can safely and effectively ease severe, chronic pain in older people with little risk that these patients will seek ever-increasing doses, UCSF medical scientists have found.
Elyse Foster, professor of clinical medicine in anesthesia at UCSF, is one of the speakers at a regional conference of the Turner Syndrome Society of the United States (TSSUS) on Saturday.
Robert Lull, MD, clinical professor of radiology and chief of nuclear medicine at San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH), died unexpectedly on May 19.
Participants at a women's health summit at UCSF on Monday say it's time to reclaim the values debate to gain political and public support for community health services.
Researchers have found that a test of kidney function that measures blood levels of cystatin C is more accurate than measuring levels of creatinine at predicting risk of death among seniors.