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UCSF scientists speak out against airport full-body scans

Four UCSF scientists sent a letter last April to the President’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, expressing concern about the health risks of full body scanners being implemented at U.S. airports.

For Stem Cell Researchers at UCSF, Already at the Forefront, Yamanaka's Work Galvanizes Field

Scientists this week are moving into the headquarters for the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCSF, where they will continue to advance a field transformed by the revolutionary achievement of Shinya Yamanaka.

Simpson Named Smith Lecturer by American Heart Association

Paul Simpson, a cardiologist at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and a professor of medicine at UCSF, has been named the 2010 Thomas Smith Memorial Lecturer by the American Heart Association.

San Francisco Giants Victory Gives Cause for Elation to Bay Area Fans

As San Francisco prepares to celebrate the 2010 World Series champions with a parade today, UCSF’s Stuart Lustig explains why fans are so excited about the San Francisco Giants.

New compounds may treat both alcohol and cigarette addictions

Researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at UCSF, and Pfizer Inc., have determined that two new compounds may be effective in treating both alcohol and nicotine dependence at the same time.

Cell Health Linked to Positive Mood Changes in Meditation

UCSF Nobel laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD, and researcher Elissa Epel, PhD, are co-authors with UC Davis scientists of a paper showing that the positive psychological changes that occur during meditation training are associated with greater activity of the enzyme telomerase.

Nancy Chan

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Kristen Bole

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As executive director of Public Affairs, Kristen Bole leads the public relations team for the UCSF enterprise, including the UCSF biomedical research campus, professional and graduate schools, and UCSF Health. An award-winning business reporter and editor, Kristen joined UCSF in 2007 after nearly 20 years of experience in business journalism, executive recruiting and public relations in health and science.

Jennifer O'Brien

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Jeffrey Norris

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Jeffrey Norris, senior public information representative, covered a variety of topics for UCSF that range from basic research to complex bioscience. Prior to that, he worked as the web content manager for UCSF and for the National Science Foundation, where he handled communications with media for the policymaking National Science Board and for all major research directorates, and organized media trips to Antarctica and Greenland to advance coverage of climate change and other research.