How to Keep Cells Out of Limbo and Prevent Lung Scarring
Scientists at UCSF identified a key cellular switch that plays a large role in pulmonary fibrosis, and found a way of blocking it to halt progression of the disease.
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UCSF Surgeons, Researchers Share Expertise at Surgical Conference
Managing perioperative opioid risks, improving detection of peripheral artery disease and surgical management of hard-to-treat gastrointestinal cancers, were among the topics UCSF surgeons, clinicians, and researchers discussed at the American College of Surgeon’s 2025 Clinical Congress in Chicago, Oct. 4 to Oct. 7.
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2025 Chancellor Principles of Community Awards
Celebrating those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to belonging for all people.
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Laura Dannels Named Chief Human Resources Officer at UCSF
UC San Francisco has named Laura Dannels, PhD, MBA, as its next chief human resources officer. She will serve as Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources for UCSF and Senior Vice President of Human Resources for UCSF Health.
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UCSF Health Marks New Chapter in Strengthening Community Hospitals
UCSF Health is advancing a new chapter in its commitment to San Francisco by strengthening two long-standing community hospitals through targeted investments in facilities, technology, and operations — part of a $430 million, multi-year effort to keep care reliable, modern, and connected across the city.
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Treat, Teach, Innovate: Why This Pharmacist Never Has a Dull Day
When nearly 6 in 10 Americans feel under the weather, they’re more likely to turn to a pharmacist than a physician, 2024 national survey data show.
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Could This Birth Control Shot Increase Your Risk for Brain Tumor?
UCSF radiation oncologist David Raleigh, MD, PhD, studies the link between brain tumors and injectable birth control.
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High Blood Pressure Not Responding to Meds? This Might Help
About 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure or hypertension have a form of the condition that is resistant to medication. These patients may have tried lifestyle changes or multiple medications at
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UCSF Wins 7 Prestigious NIH Awards for High-Impact Work
Seven UCSF investigators are receiving the prestigious award for their research from the National Institutes of Health.
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Why Does Female Fertility Decline So Fast? The Key Is the Ovary
New research shows that the surrounding cells and tissues of the ovary play a crucial role in how eggs mature and how quickly fertility wanes.
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Small Leak Due to a Big Laugh? Pelvic Floor PT Might Fix It
UCSF’s Physical Therapy department debuts a new Women’s Health Residency Program this fall, which will include training on women’s bodies during and after (peri)menopause.
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Who Can Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, and When Is the Best Time?
With the CDC, FDA, and states providing different guidance on COVID-19 vaccines, UCSF physicians weigh in about who should get the shot, when, and what insurance covers.
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Signs of Dyslexia and Reading Troubles Can Be Spotted in Kindergarten — or Even Preschool
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Scientists Used AI to Map Uncharted Areas of the Mouse Brain
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Novel Immunotherapy Combination Destroys Colorectal Liver Metastases
Advanced colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in young American men and the second highest worldwide. In the majority of these patients, as the cancer advances it metastasizes to
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Could This Novel Therapy Calm Anxiety for Millions of Americans?
Generalized anxiety disorder affects 1 in 20 U.S. adults. Those with serious symptoms may isolate themselves to the point that they rarely leave their home.
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UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Rank Among Nation’s Best for 2025-2026
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals tied again as the best in Northern California for pediatric care in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals list.
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Why Brittle Bones Aren’t Just a Woman’s Problem
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Is the Holy Grail for Treating Chronic Back Pain Within Reach?
UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.
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A Nobel Legacy: 5 Decades of Astounding Prize-winning Discoveries
Ahead of the 2025 Nobel Prize announcements, we take a look back at UCSF's Nobel laureates, their discoveries, and the UCSF research building on their work today.
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Get to Know the Talented ‘Technical Diplomats’ That Keep UCSF Humming
For most people, IT is the place they call when their computer or Wi-Fi stops working. But, there’s more to it than meets the eye.
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UCSF Study on CTE Seeks Living Athletes’ Data to Help Diagnose the Degenerative Disease
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If Anti-Seizure Meds Don’t Work for Epilepsy, Can Surgery Help?
Vikram Rao, director of the UCSF Epilepsy Center, discusses why a third of seizure patients don’t respond to medication and the promising new surgical and technological treatments available.
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Inhaling Cannabis May Greatly Increase Your Risk of Lung Disease
Researchers found smoking marijuana was associated with significantly increased risk of asthma, including among people who have never used tobacco cigarettes, and may also be associated with chronic lung disease.
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These Cells Have Hidden Powers That Could Heal Brain Injuries
UCSF scientists discovered that an overlooked cell type in the brain plays a central role in healing traumatic brain injury. Understanding how it does this will lead to treatments for injuries that currently have only minimal interventions.
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Novel Therapy Aims to Make Type 1 Diabetes Patients Insulin Free
UCSF Health transplant specialists recently performed an innovative, minimally invasive pancreatic islet transplant designed to enable a patient with Type 1 diabetes to become insulin independent.
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How 100,000 Grandmas Fight Cancer in Every Human Cell
A TED Talk-style presentation on the effects of tangled DNA strands took first place at this year's Postdoc Slam competition, which is held in celebration of National Postdoc Appreciation Week.
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Radiation From Medical Scans Linked to Higher Risk of Blood Cancers in Kids
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Starve Tumors? How to Kill Cancer by Cutting Off Its Energy Supply
Thanks to funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), UC San Francisco researchers are revolutionizing what we thought we knew about how cancer spreads, opening new paths to cures.
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Study Assesses Cancers in Children Exposed to Medical Imaging
A study led by UCSF and UC Davis concluded that radiation from medical imaging is associated with a higher risk of blood cancers in children.
