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.
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New Orthotics Center at SFGH to Provide Limb Braces, Prosthetic Care
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center last month celebrated the grand opening of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Center.
Melanoma’s Genetic Trajectories Are Charted in New Study
An international team of scientists led by UCSF researchers has mapped out the genetic trajectories taken by melanoma as it evolves from early skin lesions, known as precursors, to malignant skin cancer.
Watch 3 UCSF Faculty Talks at TEDMED 2015
Three UCSF faculty will be featured speakers at TEDMED 2015, an annual gathering of 1,500 leaders and innovators from all sectors of society to explore the promise of technology and innovation in health and medicine.
Misun Moser: A Maternal Force to Heal Soldiers
When Misun Serena Moser joined the U.S. Army Reserve in April 2002, she did so largely as an act of solidarity with her son, who was joining the Air Force at the time. The experience changed her career and her life.
Patients With Severe Mental Illness Rarely Tested for Diabetes, Despite High Risk, Study Shows
Although adults with serious psychiatric disorders are at high risk for diabetes, a large study led by UCSF reveals that low-income patients on Medicaid are rarely screened for it.
Researchers Shed Pharmacological Light On Formerly 'Dark' Cellular Receptors
Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine (UNC) and UCSF have created a general tool to probe the activity of orphan receptors, illuminating their roles in behavior and making them accessible for drug discovery.