The disabling effects of multiple sclerosis may be caused in part by damaged connections between neurons, and this can be seen in the eye, UC San Francisco researchers have found.

They showed that degraded synapses in the retina, a thin layer of nerve tissue at the back of the eye, announce the beginning of severe MS symptoms, although they are far away from the brain and spinal cord where MS damage occurs.

Many modern Native Americans in the US strive to strengthen their Indigenous roots, honor their heritage, and build a sense of belonging.

The Alumni Association of UCSF (AAUCSF named thirteen UCSF Alumni Achievement Awards winners for 2024. These awards honor alumni across UCSF’s four schools – Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy – and the Graduate Division for their extraordinary contributions to clinical practice, research, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, service, and mentorship, and early-career success.

UCSF will lead the first long-term study of cancer among Asian Americans, a highly diverse yet understudied group, with the help of a $12.45 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

New alumni at UCSF Diversity Graduation start healthcare careers and serve marginalized groups, representing people like themselves.