University of California San Francisco
UCSF Administers Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine to Frontline Staff
UCSF Medical Center has begun administering second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to frontline employees who are at highest risk of exposure to COVID-19 at work.
Cancer Metastasis is Target of New Research Initiative
A new research collaborative at UCSF will be focused on decoding the “rulebook” of metastatic cancer as a pathway to new treatments.
Seniors Living Alone with Cognitive Impairment Hit Hard by COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchersare calling for tailored services and support for older adults living alone with memory issues, who are experiencing extreme isolation, and are exposed to misinformation about the virus and barriers to accessing medical care.
Brain Cells Most Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s Disease Identified by Scientists
A team of researchers has identified for the first time the neurons that are among the first victims of Alzheimer’s disease.
‘Invisible’ Stem Cells Evade Natural Killer Cells Using Immune ‘Off-Switch’
UCSF scientists have discovered a new way to control the immune system’s “natural killer” cells, a finding with implications for novel cell therapies and tissue implants that can evade immune rejection.
Expansive Community Investments to Accompany Parnassus Heights Campus Plans
UCSF and the City and County of San Francisco have announced an agreement in principle on a set of community benefits to accompany the University’s Comprehensive Parnassus Heights Plan to modernize its historic campus.