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Two UCSF Faculty Elected to National Academy of Medicine in 2025

Christine E. Dehlendorf, MD, and Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) this year, one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine.

How to Keep Cells Out of Limbo and Prevent Lung Scarring

Scientists at UCSF identified a key cellular switch that plays a large role in pulmonary fibrosis, and found a way of blocking it to halt progression of the disease.

How Multiple Sclerosis Harms a Brain Long Before Symptoms Appear

A microscopic image showing a neurofilament light chain. — In the hu

Laura Dannels Named Chief Human Resources Officer at UCSF

UC San Francisco has named Laura Dannels, PhD, MBA, as its next chief human resources officer. She will serve as Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources for UCSF and Senior Vice President of Human Resources for UCSF Health.

Opportunity Rx: Could This Be a New Path Out of Pharmacy Deserts?

The UCSF School of Pharmacy's inaugural PharmTech to PharmD pathway program provides one-on-one mentoring to roughly three dozen pharmacy technicians who aspire to become pharmacists, and guarantees successful participants an interview at UCSF. The program hopes to provide pathways to well-paying jobs and help fill gaps in access to health care in California.

UCSF Health Marks New Chapter in Strengthening Community Hospitals

UCSF Health is advancing a new chapter in its commitment to San Francisco by strengthening two long-standing community hospitals through targeted investments in facilities, technology, and operations — part of a $430 million, multi-year effort to keep care reliable, modern, and connected across the city.

Treat, Teach, Innovate: Why This Pharmacist Never Has a Dull Day

When nearly 6 in 10 Americans feel under the weather, they’re more likely to turn to a pharmacist than a physician, 2024 national survey data show.

High Blood Pressure Not Responding to Meds? This Might Help

About 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure or hypertension have a form of the condition that is resistant to medication. These patients may have tried lifestyle changes or multiple medications at their highest doses without achieving optimal management of their condition. Without adequate control, a person with high blood pressure has an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and kidney failure.

Signs of Dyslexia and Reading Troubles Can Be Spotted in Kindergarten — or Even Preschool

Scientists Used AI to Map Uncharted Areas of the Mouse Brain

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