University of California San Francisco
A young epidemiologist, who works to prevent HIV in India as part of a global research center based at UCSF, received the nation's top honor for scientists at the start of their own research career.
The campus community is invited to hear a dramatic reading of letters between pen pals -- critically ill adults and healthy teenagers -- on Monday, June 27.
Widely recognized for her scientific and clinical expertise, Linda Giudice will chair the UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences beginning Oct. 15.
The first in a series of seminars to educate transplant recipients about their risk for skin cancer is scheduled for Monday, June 13 at UCSF.
UCSF's Donald Abrams, the first doctor authorized by the federal government to conduct research on the medicinal benefits of marijuana, talks to KPIX about his studies at San Francisco General Hospital. <img src="daily/2005/05/ucsfcamera.gif" alt="">
The tenth annual UCSF Children's Hospital Pediatric Transplant picnic
Linda Giudice, MD, PhD, a nationally renowned physician-scientist focused on women's health, has been named the chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the UCSF School of Medicine
Researchers say gold nanoparticles can be used to detect cancer cells quickly and inexpensively.
Organ transplant recipients have a high risk of developing skin cancer, but information about this deadly link has not been readily available to patients. Now UCSF Medical Center is offering a program to remedy the problem.
Several young scientists were honored recently with the 2005 Kathryn Grupe Awards for Excellence in Research on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders.
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.
A new study based on previously secret internal tobacco industry documents shows that Philip Morris tried to appear socially responsible by seeking government regulation.
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="">
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.
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.
William K. Ehrenfeld's first visit to a museum at age six sparked his passion for art that continues today.
Chinese traditional medicine, herbs and guided imagery are among topics at a June 18 lesbian health conference at UCSF.
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.
A UCSF School of Medicine graduate, who rose the ranks of faculty at UCSF, has been appointed chancellor of UC Irvine.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
UCSF Medical Center officials congratulated faculty, staff and volunteers for their hard work during an upbeat annual honors and awards celebration on May 9.
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.
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.
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.
<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.
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.