David Wofsy Receives American Rheumatology Association’s Highest Honor
The highest honor of the American College of Rheumatology has been awarded to David Wofsy, director of the Russell/Engleman Rheumatology Research Center at UCSF.
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The Story Behind Sean Parker’s $10 Million Donation To Autoimmune Research
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This Chemical Compound Could Melt Away Cataracts
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New Orthotics Center at SFGH to Provide Limb Braces, Prosthetic Care
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center last month celebrated the grand opening of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Center.
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Melanoma’s Genetic Trajectories Are Charted in New Study
An international team of scientists led by UCSF researchers has mapped out the genetic trajectories taken by melanoma as it evolves from early skin lesions, known as precursors, to malignant skin cancer.
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Watch 3 UCSF Faculty Talks at TEDMED 2015
Three UCSF faculty will be featured speakers at TEDMED 2015, an annual gathering of 1,500 leaders and innovators from all sectors of society to explore the promise of technology and innovation in health and medicine.
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Misun Moser: A Maternal Force to Heal Soldiers
When Misun Serena Moser joined the U.S. Army Reserve in April 2002, she did so largely as an act of solidarity with her son, who was joining the Air Force at the time. The experience changed her career and her life.
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Patients With Severe Mental Illness Rarely Tested for Diabetes, Despite High Risk, Study Shows
Although adults with serious psychiatric disorders are at high risk for diabetes, a large study led by UCSF reveals that low-income patients on Medicaid are rarely screened for it.
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Researchers Shed Pharmacological Light On Formerly 'Dark' Cellular Receptors
Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine (UNC) and UCSF have created a general tool to probe the activity of orphan receptors, illuminating their roles in behavior and making them accessible for drug discovery.
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What Happens When You Go Without Sugar For 10 Days?
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Mount Sutro Stewards Launches Public Trail Project
More than 100 volunteers, crew leaders and staff are launching the year-long Clarendon Trail Restoration Project, in an effort that will create the first public access point by trail into the 61-acre Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve.
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Three Receive UCSF Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Health
The UCSF Medal – the university’s highest honor – was awarded this year to philanthropist Helen Diller, School of Nursing dean emerita Kathleen Dracup, and Shirley M. Tilghman, president emerita at Princeton University.
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New Look at PrEP Study Points to Efficacy for Transgender Women
In a new look at the groundbreaking iPrEx trial for people at high risk of HIV infection, UCSF researchers have identified strong evidence of efficacy for transgender women when PrEP is used consistently.
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Human Genetics Symposium Honors Y.W. Kan's Contributions
Annual Institute for Human Genetic's symposium dedicated to recognition of Y.W.Kan's achievements.
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Eye Drops Could Clear Up Cataracts Using Newly Identified Chemical
A chemical that could potentially be used in eye drops to reverse cataracts has been identified by a team of scientists from UCSF, the University of Michigan (U-M), and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL).
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Shop for Breast Cancer Patients Helps Customers Heal
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Researchers Grow Brain Parts to Study Development, Disease
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Beth Wilson, Gurpreet Dhaliwal Receive National AAMC Awards
The American Association of Medical Colleges annually honors individuals deemed to have made outstanding contributions to academic medicine. This year, of the nine total award recipients, two are from UC San Francisco.
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New Mood Disorders Program Aims to Advance Treatments, Erase Stigma
A gift of $20 million from the Ray and Dagmar Dolby Family Fund to the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF will support research on mood disorders.
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Artificial Kidney Research Advances Through UCSF Collaboration
Development of a surgically implantable, artificial kidney has received a $6 million boost, thanks to a new grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB).
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The Debate Over Early Breast Cancer Treatment
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Does Healthier Food Help Low-Income People Control Their Diabetes?
To determine whether healthy food could help low-income people better control their diabetes, a pilot study by UCSF and Feeding America tracked nearly 700 people at food banks in California, Texas and Ohio over two years.
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Shingo Kajimura: Fishing for Answers
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Take the 2015 Library Survey and Win Prizes!
Help us discover what’s possible at the UCSF Library. The 2015 Library Survey will launch and will be live from Nov. 2 through Nov. 22.
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Open Enrollment for 2016 Health Plans Runs Through Nov. 24
Open Enrollment is that time of the year when UC employees have the opportunity to review and make changes to their benefits. It’s a good time to consider any potential changes to their personal situation and plan ahead for significant medical needs.
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Midwifery 40th Anniversary Celebrates Past, Present and Future
To celebrate four decades of rich history, the School of Nursing takes a look at highlights of our Nurse-Midwifery program including its integral and deep connection with San Francisco General Hospital.
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Inaugural UCSF Science Image Contest Announces Winners
The first of its kind at UCSF, the Sci-Resolution science image and video competition received more than 140 entries from approximately 50 labs across UCSF campuses.
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Molecular Switch Generates Calorie-Burning Brown Fat
A research team led by UCSF scientists has identified a molecular switch capable of converting unhealthy white fat into healthy, energy-burning brown fat in mice.
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Why Sugar Is Potentially As Toxic As Alcohol
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Cutting Sugar From Kids’ Diets Appears To Have A Beneficial Effect In Just 10 Days