In a major step to provide a safe and healthy environment, UCSF will significantly reduce on-campus smoking areas to protect human health.

Binding gold nanoparticles to a specific antibody for cancer cells could make cancer detection much easier, say medical researchers from the University of California, San Francisco and Georgia Institute of Technology.

William K. Ehrenfeld's first visit to a museum at age six sparked his passion for art that continues today.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the University of California, California State University (CSU) and business leaders on May 31 in announcing the creation of a bold new effort to enhance the supply and preparation of science and mathematics teachers for California's public schools.

Chinese traditional medicine, herbs and guided imagery are among topics at a June 18 lesbian health conference at UCSF.

"If teeth are white, they won't rot at night," are among the words of wisdom written by children who competed in a poster and essay contest.

A UCSF School of Medicine graduate, who rose the ranks of faculty at UCSF, has been appointed chancellor of UC Irvine.

A report takes a critical view of the progress made over the past three decades in addressing the disparities among men and women at the top-rated health sciences university.

There will be information for the public on the effects of tobacco on health, nicotine addiction and smoking cessation services. Other activities include free health screenings, live music and a poster exhibit.

UCSF Medical Center officials congratulated faculty, staff and volunteers for their hard work during an upbeat annual honors and awards celebration on May 9.