Richard Souza joins Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
New UCSF Faculty, March 2010
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Dean Koda-Kimble to Receive Pharmacy Profession's Highest Honor
Dean Mary Anne Koda-Kimble, “a major force in shaping, advocating and expanding clinical pharmacy practice in the U.S. and around the world,” will receive the highest honor from the American Pharmacists Association.
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Ritalin boosts learning by increasing brain plasticity
Doctors treat millions of children with Ritalin every year to improve their ability to focus on tasks, but scientists now report that Ritalin also directly enhances the speed of learning.
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Promise of "Pluripotent" Stem Cells from Adult Tissue Is Questioned
Stem cells derived from adult tissues differ from embryonic stem cells, researchers find.
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Mission Local posts story on UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
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UC Mandates Ethical Values and Conduct Training
The University of California is requiring all employees to receive ethical values and conduct training by Dec. 31, 2010.
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UCSF Medical Center executive quoted in WSJ story
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UCSF School of Medicine Reports on Retreat
The medical school has posted a report from its recent retreat that tackled tough issues, such as developing sustainable economic models for medical and graduate education and achieving diversity to promote excellence.
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Call for Nominations for Exceptional Physician Award
UCSF Medical Center is seeking nominations for the Exceptional Physician Award by March 31.
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New study examines progress in meeting international health goals
A new study co-authored by a UCSF resident physician and published this week examines why low-income countries are making poor progress in meeting international health goals. Study researcher Sanjay Basu, MD, PhD, of the Department of Medicine at UCSF and Division of General Internal Medicine at San Francisco General Hospital, said findings highlight the importance of looking at the entire health experience of a family, rather than just one or a few diseases.
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Breast Cancer Lab Discoveries Quickly Lead to New Clinical Trial
New UCSF clinical trial tests intermittent high-dosage treatment for HER2-positive breast cancers.
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UC Students, Leaders Unite in Sacramento
UC and student leaders forged a united front in Sacramento when they joined forces to press lawmakers to fully fund the university and student financial aid. <a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/22941">Read the story on the UC Office of the President website</a>.
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Newsweek cites UCSF researcher on abortion stigma
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UCSF/Rhodessa Jones performance showcases women of color with HIV
<i>Dancing with the Clown of Love</i>, a Rhodessa Jones’ Medea Project featuring participants in the UCSF Women’s HIV Program and Family Services Network alongside longtime Medea performers. The women will use spoken word, performance, dance and music to express personal stories about living with HIV.
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Angela Davis to Talk About Creating Change at UCSF Center for Gender Equity's Anniversary
Social activist and scholar Angela Davis, professor emerita at UC Santa Cruz, will speak at UCSF on April 15 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Center for Gender Equity.
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Four Professors to Receive Distinguished Teaching, Mentoring Awards
Four professors will receive this year’s distinction in teaching and mentoring awards at a ceremony at UCSF on April 14.
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Popular Science features Bluestone diabetes research
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UCSF Cardiologist quoted on local CBS News
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UC Leaders Denounce Racism, Incivility
Leaders of the University of California, including UCSF Chancellor Sue Desmond-Hellmann, are condemning the acts of racism, intolerance and incivility after a few incidents at some UC campuses. <a>Read their statement on the UC website</a>.
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Chancellor Provides Update on Administrative, Operational Project
UCSF Chancellor Sue Desmond-Hellmann today updated the University community on the progress of the administrative and operating efficiencies work group.
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Stress-affected brain region is smaller in veterans with PTSD
A specific region of the hippocampus, a brain structure that is essential to memory, is significantly smaller in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder than in those without the condition, according to a study by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and UCSF.
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UCSF Experts Help Shape 10-Year Plan to Prepare for Demand in Dementia Care
A panel of experts appointed by Mayor Gavin Newsom recently presented an action plan as the approaching “age wave may bring a potential crisis in Alzheimer’s and dementia care” to San Francisco.
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Marin IJ covers UCSF dental scientist's award
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UCSF Human Performance Center featured on Good Morning America
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KPIX-TV features UCSF gene therapy trial for Parkinson's disease
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UCSF researchers identify a molecular link between thymic tumors and autoimmunity
UCSF researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that explains why patients with tumors of the thymus, or thymoma, often develop autoimmune disorders.
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UCSF Psychiatrist Featured in Story About Teen Suicide
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Greenspan to Receive American Association for Dental Research Scientist Award
John Greenspan, whose dental and oral health research has led to major contributions to HIV research and care, is the recipient of the 2010 American Association for Dental Research Distinguished Scientist Award.
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NYT, Reuters quote UCSF radiology expert
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UCSF Primary Care Group Opens at Mount Zion, Accepts Patients
Two doctors are now accepting patients at a new primary care group practice at UCSF’s Mount Zion campus.