Human Gene Prevents Regeneration in Zebrafish
UCSF researchers have found a human gene that could one day allow physicians to correct congenital deformities, regrow damaged fingers, or even mend a broken heart.
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Skin Must Develop Tolerance to ‘Good’ Bacteria Early In Life, Says New Study
A wave of specialized immune cells entering the skin in early life may induce tolerance to the hundreds of species of so-called friendly bacteria that live on the surface of the body.
New Sean N. Parker Autoimmune Research Laboratory is Launched at UCSF
A $10 million gift from The Parker Foundation, founded by Silicon Valley entrepreneur and philanthropist Sean Parker, will establish a new research laboratory within the UCSF Diabetes Center devoted to understanding autoimmunity.
UCSF Workforce Development Program Helps Low-Income San Franciscans Move Toward Jobs in Health Care
On Nov. 16, 2015, 17 low-income San Franciscans will graduate from the EXCEL program at UC San Francisco and begin the next step along their path into the health care field.
One Neuroscientist’s Quest to Create Healthier Brains
The trajectory of Bruce Miller’s work is emblematic of the integration seen within the entire neurosciences field over the last decade, as its broad range of disciplines attract unprecedented levels of investment.
Atlantic Philanthropies Gives $177M to Establish Global Brain Health Institute to Fight Dementia
The Atlantic Philanthropies is awarding UCSF and Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, $177 million to create the Global Brain Health Institute, a groundbreaking venture to stem the precipitous rise in dementia by training and connecting a new generation of leaders worldwide.
David Wofsy Receives American Rheumatology Association’s Highest Honor
The highest honor of the American College of Rheumatology has been awarded to David Wofsy, director of the Russell/Engleman Rheumatology Research Center at UCSF.