UCSF Encourages Disaster Preparedness
Earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis -- if ever there was a time to pack an emergency preparedness kit, it's now.
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Scientists Zero in on Memory-Related Proteins at Core of Alzheimer's Disease
New research sheds light on how the formation of long-term memories may be blocked in Alzheimer's disease.
Colon Cancer Survivor to Share His Story Today
The public is invited to hear author and cancer survivor Curtis Pesmen tell his story at UCSF Mount Zion on Thursday.
Scientists Zero In on Memory-Related Proteins at the Core of Alzheimer's Disease
New research sheds light on how the formation of long-term memories may be blocked in Alzheimer's disease.
African-American clinic patients' reactions to racism may affect their health outcomes
Ninety-five percent of older African-American clinic patients reported at least some exposure to racism during their lives in a study by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco.
Stem Cell Scientist Featured on KQED's California Report
A UCSF scientist describes a technique for deriving human embryonic stem cells in a segment on KQED's California Report.
New Women's Health Series Begins
UCSF experts will discuss the latest in women's health as a new series of the noon-time talks begin today.
Chancellor Invites Community to Join Celebration at Mission Bay
Chancellor Mike Bishop invites the campus community to share in the excitement of UCSF Mission Bay.
Insurance company rewards to doctors and hospitals may not improve care
With increasing quality problems in the U.S. health care systems, many health insurers are turning to a new approach to get doctors and hospitals to do better: pay-for-performance.
School Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Expand Outreach Programs for Disadvantaged Students
The UCSF School of Dentistry's success at reaching out to students from disadvantaged backgrounds has been rewarded with a new grant to further its efforts.