Pain-Sensation Research Leads to 2010 Passano Award for Julius
Noxious and downright painful stimuli are a given in every life, but they also often provide useful warnings to get out of harm’s way.
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UCSF/UCB drill cuts construction hand stress by 90 percent
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UCSF assistant professor comments on Nebraska abortion law on MSNBC
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Voting Begins Today for "UCSF's Got Talent" Show
The UCSF community can vote for their favorite act beginning today in “UCSF’s Got Talent” show, a live competition which is slated for May 3.
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Stem Cell Researchers Get Advice on Clinical Trials from UCSF Chancellor
UCSF Chancellor Sue Desmond-Hellmann recently urged stem cell researchers to focus on the primary goal – making new treatments broadly available to benefit patients.
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New UCSF Report Identifies Steps to Increase Diversity in Medical Workforce
A new report, based in part on case studies of the UCSF School of Medicine and Stanford University School of Medicine, has determined five elements critical to increasing racial and ethnic diversity in medical schools and ultimately, the physician workforce. <a href="http://news.ucsf.edu/releases/new-ucsf-report-identifies-steps-to-increase-diversity-in-medical-workforce/">Read the news release</a>.
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Dental care during pregnancy outweighs perceived risks
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UCSF Celebrates Milestone Service
UCSF Chancellor Sue Desmond-Hellmann recently congratulated members of the UCSF community who have served at the University for a decade or longer.
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KQED Forum Examines Psychedelic Drugs as Therapy
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UCSF ranks among top five medical schools in new "U.S. News" survey
The UCSF School of Medicine is ranked among the top five medical schools in the nation in a new survey on “America’s Best Graduate Schools” conducted by <i>U.S. News & World Report</i>.
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Childhood obesity interventions must start before birth
To be a truly comprehensive and successful anti-obesity program, First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign must include interventions that target pregnant women, infants, and pre-school-age children, UCSF experts say.
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Statins may slow progression of multiple sclerosis, new study finds
A UCSF-led study examining the impact of statins on the progression of multiple sclerosis found a lower incidence of new brain lesions in patients taking the cholesterol-lowering drug in the early stages of the disease as compared to a placebo.
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New studies reveal age-related nerve decline is associated with inflammation and differs by gender
New research investigating neurological decline in a population of “super healthy” elderly subjects found that the decline in neurological function of the peripheral nervous system attributed to aging may be related to metabolic factors, such as blood sugar levels, even if these factors are within the normal range.
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SFGH to Host Conversation with Author Rebecca Skloot
Rebecca Skloot, author of New York Times bestselling book “The Immortal Life of Henriettal Lacks,” will visit UCSF for a special conversation about science and the ethics of research on April 28.
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New UCSF report identifies steps to increase diversity in medical workforce
A new report, based in part on case studies of the UCSF School of Medicine and Stanford University School of Medicine, has determined five elements critical to increasing racial and ethnic diversity in medical schools and ultimately, the physician workforce.
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UCSF to Host Finance Day on April 15
Faculty and staff are invited to learn about the features and the future of the UC retirement plan during Finance Day on April 15.
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San Francisco Chronicle Profiles UCSF Chancellor
UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann, MD, MPH, is profiled in the <cite>San Francisco Chronicle</cite>, appearing on the front page of the Sunday paper on April 11.
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UCSF nursing expert quoted in regional stories
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Therapeutic video games for Parkinson's, cerebral palsy
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MIT Professor to Talk about Progress in Achieving Gender Equity in Academia
Nancy Hopkins, a professor who has worked to achieve gender equity at MIT after uncovering inequities among men and women faculty, will speak at UCSF about the remaining obstacles to equality in academia.
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Institute of Medicine study led by UCSF's Hauser links Gulf War to health problems
A new report by the Institute of Medicine has found that military service in the Persian Gulf War is a cause of post-traumatic stress disorder in some veterans.
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Some HPV infection may be linked to increased risk of HIV acquisition in women
UCSF researchers have found a novel association between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and increased HIV acquisition in women. The study team also identified specific types of HPV associated with HIV infection, suggesting a biological basis for HIV transmission to women.
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Pharmacy Dean Highlights Successes in Update
In her semi-annual update, UCSF School of Pharmacy Dean Mary Anne Koda-Kimble, reported on the school’s 30-year record of leading the nation in National Institutes of Health funding for pharmacy schools' research.
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UCSF-developed pediatric medical device featured on KPIX
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UCSF's Hauser appointed by President Obama to Bioethics Commission
Stephen L. Hauser, MD, the Robert A. Fishman Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology at UCSF, has been appointed by President Barack Obama to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues.
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UCSF Offers Diabetes Education Program to Bay Area Businesses
As a public service to the local business community, the UCSF Diabetes Teaching Center has launched a program offering free, one-hour diabetes group instruction to employees.
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UCSF Tops Public Institutions in NIH Funding, Ranks Second Overall
UCSF received more research funds from the National Institutes of Health than any other public institution in 2009, and received the second largest amount of all institutions nationwide, according to new figures released by the NIH. <a href="http://news.ucsf.edu/releases/ucsf-tops-public-institutions-in-nih-funding-ranks-second-overall/">See UCSF news release</a>.
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Pharmacy expert comments on "downer drinks" on AP TV
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UCSF summit empowers young women to be next generation of leaders
More than 250 diverse young women from 20 area high schools will attend a special summit exploring issues that impact their health and goals. The Young Women’s Health Leadership Summit (YWHLS), sponsored by the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health in collaboration with the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), was developed by a committee of young women, ages 16-18.
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Task Force to Present Possible Pension, Health Benefit Options on April 23
Current and retired faculty and staff are invited on April 23 to hear about options on the table to ensure that pension and health benefits are sustainable in the future.