Iraq Action Group to Host Teach-in at UCSFon May 9
An Iraqi-American physician will present "The New Iraq: A Humanitarian Disaster," along with other speakers, at a free public symposium at UCSF on May 9.
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First QB3 scientific director elected to National Academy of Sciences
David Agard, PhD, professor of biochemistry and biophysics at UCSF and the founding scientific director of the UCSF-based California Institute for Quantitative Biomedical Research, was elected today to the National Academy of Sciences.
Matthay Named to New Endowed Chair in Pediatric Translational Research
Katherine Matthay, one of the world's leading doctors and researchers in treatments for childhood cancer, is now an endowed chair in pediatric translational research.
Toy to Receive 2007 International Woman in Transfusion Award
Pearl Toy has been named the recipient of the 2007 International Woman in Transfusion Award.
Has Science Been Framed?
Should scientists de-emphasize the technical when trying to defend or explain science? The jury is still out on how and whether science should be "framed"...
Teach for America Founder to Discuss Educational Equity
Wendy Kopp, recipient of the 2007 UCSF Medal, will talk about educational equity at a noontime forum at UCSF on May 3.
Chancellor to Award UCSF Medals to Four Leaderson May 3
Chancellor Mike Bishop will present the UCSF Medal, the University's highest honor, to four leaders at a special event on Thursday.
Special needs children more likely to receive preventive health counseling and screening than heal
Children with special needs are more likely than their healthy peers to receive preventive health care screening and counseling from their physicians, a national study led by researchers at UCSF Children's Hospital has found.