UCSF School of Medicine Receives AAMC Outstanding Community Service Award
<p>The UCSF School of Medicine received the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service from the Association of American Medical Colleges on Nov. 3.</p>

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<p>The UCSF School of Medicine received the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service from the Association of American Medical Colleges on Nov. 3.</p>
As Californians prepare to vote on Proposition 37, which would require labeling of food that’s been genetically modified, debate continues on the health implications of eating such foods.
<p>The World Series may be over, but AT&T Park was still buzzing over the weekend as thousands came to play and learn through interactive science exhibits.</p>
<p>UCSF faculty, medical center and campus staff, postdocs, students and trainees will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the learning and working environment at UCSF in a survey beginning Monday, Nov. 5.</p>
<p>Most young scientists fresh out of graduate school are content to begin a post-doctoral fellowship, working for an established faculty member. But for Christopher Allen, PhD, award-winning research in asthma meant the fast-track onto UCSF’s faculty.</p>
<p>The 10,911-foot view from the top of Cathedral Peak in Yosemite National Park is a familiar sight for Rowan Jimenez. It marked a triumphant return from his double lung transplant surgery.</p>
<p>Michael Harrison, MD, founder and director emeritus of the Fetal Treatment Center at the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and director of the UCSF Pediatric Device Consortium, was recognized recently with the Ronald McDonald House Charities Medical Award of Excellence.</p>
<p>Two UCSF-affiliated individuals were the victims of sexual assault between 8:30 and 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1. </p>
<p>UCSF neuroscientists have found that by training on attention tests, people young and old can improve brain performance and multitasking skills.</p>
A new molecular test developed by doctors at UCSF may give doctors the ability to better predict post-operative early-stage lung cancer mortality.
<p>UCSF is rolling out its Employee Giving Program, an annual opportunity for faculty and staff to give back to and strengthen their community.</p>