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.
University of California San Francisco
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 the liver. Despite progress in surgical therapies aimed at eradicating the cancer, many of these patients will have tumor recurrence in the liver.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.