Three preeminent young stem cell scientists are working at UCSF and a fourth is expected to arrive in May.

Former UCSF neurosurgeon Charles Wilson will be honored for his work providing community-based HIV/AIDS prevention and care in resource-poor countries.

Paul Takayama has been promoted to executive director of Community & Governmental Relations at UCSF.

Prostate cancer in the US has increased steadily along with intake of omega-6 fats, suggesting a possible link between diet and the disease.

Student Regents Adam Rosenthal and Maria Ledesma will be available to meet with the campus community this Thursday.

UCSF's Elizabeth H. Blackburn, an expert on the role that telomeres has on aging and carcinogenesis, has received another prestigious award for her contributions to scientific research.

Omega-6 fatty acids--such as those found in corn oil--caused human prostate tumors in cell culture to grow twice as quickly as tumors to which omega-6 fats had not been added, according to a study conducted at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.

UCSF plans to pursue construction of a new children's hospital at Mission Bay and make necessary seismic repairs at Mount Zion, CEO Mark Laret recently told the UC Regents.

Fluoride varnish reduces tooth decay in young children, a new study finds.