A delicate operation that involved placing a gene into the brain was found to reduce the severity of motor symptoms in patients with moderately advanced Parkinson’s disease.

A UCSF faculty member since 1982, Giacomini is a world-renowned pharmacologist and leader in transporter biology and pharmacogenomics

It’s been decades since San Francisco was ground zero for the AIDS epidemic, but for one population, it still is.

The 15 winners were selected for their distinguished service in research and education, transforming care delivery, or improving access to advance health equity.

Six labs were recognized for their commitment to safety practices and their constant attention to laboratory safety compliance.

The University of California has been notified of a one-day strike across the UC system by the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) union for its Research Support Professionals and Technical Units (RX and TX).

More than 150 people have signed up to shave their heads at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland on March 16, to support the 12th annual Brave the Shave fundraiser for pediatric cancer research.

2018 Year in Review

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New students, new leadership, new debates in neurosciences and new degree programs.

The past year at UCSF was chock-full of new and exciting happenings across our research, education and patient care.

Browse the slideshow that highlights some of the milestones across UCSF in 2018.