UCSF events for July 2005
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Alzheimer's Symposium Honors Excellence in Research
Several young scientists were honored recently with the 2005 Kathryn Grupe Awards for Excellence in Research on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders.
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Campus Officials Rally Teams to Compete for UCSF AIDS Walk Trophy
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.
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Study Shows Philip Morris Pursued Tobacco Regulation to Enhance Its Image
A new study based on previously secret internal tobacco industry documents shows that Philip Morris tried to appear socially responsible by seeking government regulation.
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UCSF to Become Nearly Smoke Free by July 1
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="">
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Stem Cell Ethics Differ in Asia
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.
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Researchers demonstrate use of gold nanoparticles for cancer detection
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.
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Professor Emeritus Donates Huge Collection to Asian Art Museum
William K. Ehrenfeld's first visit to a museum at age six sparked his passion for art that continues today.
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Lesbian Health Conference Focuses on Complementary Care on June 18
Chinese traditional medicine, herbs and guided imagery are among topics at a June 18 lesbian health conference at UCSF.
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Governor Joins UC, CSU, Private Sector Partners
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.
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Longtime UCSF Faculty Member Named UC Irvine Chancellor
A UCSF School of Medicine graduate, who rose the ranks of faculty at UCSF, has been appointed chancellor of UC Irvine.
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Children Get Creative about Dental Hygiene
"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.
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Report Reflects on Gender Equity Issues at UCSF
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.
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UCSF public event on May 31 recognizes "No Tobacco Day"
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.
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Focus on complementary care at Lesbian Health Conference, June 18
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.
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UCSF Medical Center Celebrates Great People, Great Care at Awards Ceremony
UCSF Medical Center officials congratulated faculty, staff and volunteers for their hard work during an upbeat annual honors and awards celebration on May 9.
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Longtime UCSF Staff Advocate to Join Board of Regents in July
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.
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UCSF, SFUSD to Celebrate Science Partnership Today
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.
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Dozens Take Their Bikes to Work
<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.
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Study shows Philip Morris pursued tobacco regulation to enhance its image
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.
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San Francisco teachers, UCSF scientists to celebrate joint work in K-12
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.
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Narcotic Drugs Effective for Severe, Chronic Pain in Older Patients
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.
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Narcotic drugs effective for severe, chronic pain in older patients
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.
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San Francisco Hosts Conference on Turner Syndrome on Saturday
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.
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Campus Mourns Loss of Outstanding Physician, Educator
Robert Lull, MD, clinical professor of radiology and chief of nuclear medicine at San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH), died unexpectedly on May 19.
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Women's Health Advocates Issue Call to Reclaim Values
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.
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Alzheimer's Association, Gladstone Institutes of Neurological Disease join to host symposium
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.
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First Doctoral Students Graduate from Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
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.
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Bone marrow patients celebrate life after transplant on Saturday, May 21
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.
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Researchers Find Better Predictor of Elder Mortality than Standard Kidney Test
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.