University of California San Francisco
UCSF holds "Heart Health Today" workshop on women's heart disease risks
A lecture presented in Cantonese aimed at helping Chinese and Chinese-American women understand women's risk of heart disease will be the focal point of a free workshop
on women's heart health
Stories and Strategies from Successful Women Scientists
Recruitment and retention of women in science have always been an uphill battle.
Potential New Treatment Strategy Identified for Alzheimer's Disease and Other Brain and Spinal Cord
A study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill has identified several new compounds that could play a role in preventing or treating Alzheimer's disease and other degenerative conditions of the nervous system.
Women Convene for Two-Day Leadership Symposium
Experts in leadership, negotiation, communication and finance will gather today and tomorrow for a Symposium for Women in University Settings.
UCSF Autism Expert Sees Decline in Hype and Hysteria
In this May 2006 interview, Siegel explains the shifting landscape of the autism "debate."
UCSF Opens First Asian Heart and Vascular Center in the United States
The UCSF Asian Heart and Vascular Center, located at UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion, held its grand opening celebration.
New Child Growth Charts To Help UCSF Pediatricians Teach About Obesity
Newly released World Health Organization (WHO) Child Growth Standards for infants and young children aim to give "guidance on how every child in the world should grow."
Dean to Deliver State of Nursing School Address Today
UCSF School of Nursing Dean Kathy Dracup will talk about priorities and challenges in a state of the school address this Friday.
Campus Gears Up for AIDS Walk in Friendly Contest for Trophy
Members of the campus are invited to join a UCSF team in a friendly bid to win the AIDS walk trophy after the annual trek on July 16.