Walter Wins Gairdner International Award
UCSF’s Peter Walter, who explores the signaling pathway by which cells alter their quantities of endoplasmic reticulum, has won the prestigious Gairdner International Award.
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Scientists identify key gene that protects against leukemia
Researchers have identified a gene that controls the rapid production and differentiation of the stem cells that produce all blood cell types -- a discovery that could eventually open the door to more streamlined treatments for leukemia and other blood cancers, in which blood cells proliferate out of control.
UC to Begin Planning for Employee Furloughs, Salary Reductions in Response to State Budget Crisis
The University of California will "begin planning for the possibility of employee furloughs and/or temporary and permanent salary reductions as an additional element of the university's response to the state budget contraction," according to UC President Mark Yudof.
Laurel Heights Exhibits Art by Women Artists
The campus community is invited to enjoy the works of women artists on display now through Sept. 21 at UCSF Laurel Heights.
Shaolin Monks Visit UCSF's Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
A group of Shaolin monks recently visited UCSF to learn about how ancient forms of healing are combined with modern medicine at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine.
Sali Takes the Helm of QB3 at UCSF
Andrej Sali, a UCSF professor and protein researcher, hopes to maximize QB3’s global influence by promoting cross-campus alliances as well as the promising work taking place in UCSF’s own labs.
Colon cancer screening targets wrong elders, study finds
Healthy patients age 70 and older who could benefit from colon cancer screening are not being adequately screened, while ill patients are being screened unnecessarily, according to a study of more than 27,000 veteran patients led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.
With Thousands in Need of Transplants, UCSF Intensifies Efforts to Promote Organ Donation
As a global leader in transplant surgery, UCSF has a responsibility to educate the public about the importance of organ donation, and must keep working to reduce the gap between need and availability, advocates say.
Top UCSF Leadership to Report on April 13 on Diversity Efforts
The campus community is invited to a forum on “Diversity: Accomplishments, Challenges and Plans for the Future” on April 13 in Cole Hall on the Parnassus campus.
UCSF Builds Network of Advocates to Encourage Involvement in Important Issues
Faculty, staff and alumni who want to join a growing network of advocates for UCSF may now sign up to receive email alerts about important issues that affect the University.