University of California San Francisco
Archive: Drug Hobbles Deadly Liver Cancer by Stifling Protein Production
In laboratory experiments, UCSF researchers successfully beat back the growth of aggressive liver cancers using a surprising new approach.
Archive: Life-Threatening Lung Disease Averted in Experimental Models
UCSF discovery that may lead to new treatments for people with IPF.
Archive: Ultra-Sturdy Bones, with a Surprising Origin, Suggest New Osteoporosis Approach
A handful of brain cells deep in the brain may play a surprising role in controlling women’s bone density.
Archive: Calcium Specks May Help Detect Heart Disease in South Asians
Specks of calcium in the heart’s artery walls could be an important prognostic marker of early cardiovascular disease in South Asians and may help guide treatment in this population.
Archive: James Fraser Selected as Bowes Biomedical Investigator
As a program investigator, James Fraser will receive $1.25 million over the next five years to support his research and teaching.
Lorna Fernandes
Lorna Fernandes, senior writer and senior public information representative at UCSF, pens copy about innovative research, education, and community programs for UCSF’s website — UCSF.edu. She is also a media contact for reporters requesting access to UCSF clinicians and scientists for breaking stories.