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Why This Gender Nonbinary UCSF Staffer Offers ‘Grace’ for Simply Trying

The GRLN policy empowers individuals like Jae Rouse, promoting inclusivity and impacting personal lives.

Engineered Receptors Help the Immune System Home in on Cancer

UCSF researchers develop customizable SNIPR sensors that activate engineered cells only near tumors, promising precise cancer therapies with minimal side effects.

This AI Tool Helps Neurosurgeons Find Sneaky Cancer Cells

An AI-based diagnostic system reveals cancerous tissue that may not otherwise be visible during brain tumor surgery. This enables neurosurgeons to remove it while the patient is still under anesthesia – or treat it afterwards with targeted therapies.

Sam Hawgood: UCSF Chancellor Continues to Bet Big on The City

3 Reasons You Won’t Want to Miss the Chancellor’s 2024 State of the University Address

Chancellor Hawgood will reflect on a decade of growth, innovation, and addressing disparities at UCSF in his State of the University address on November 21.

UCSF Health to Remain Open for Patient Care During Strike

UCSF has received notice from two labor unions that they plan to hold a two-day strike on the UCSF campus on Nov. 20 and 21, 2024. Although most health care operations are expected to resume, some hospital and campus services may be delayed.

Prioritizing Organ Preservation for Rectal Cancer Patients

Although rectal cancer is a life-threatening disease, it is highly curable in its early stages. Depending on the location and state of the cancer, surgery may be required. To avoid life-altering consequences associated with traditional rectal surgery, physicians are increasingly using treatment options designed to improve outcomes and increase the chances of preserving organs.