University of California San Francisco
New Thymus Tissue May Be Key to Preventing Transplant Rejection
UCSF stem cell scientist Mark Anderson, MD, PhD, won a $1.2 million award for coming up with a novel idea to prevent transplanted organs from being rejected.
Marijuana-Derived Epilepsy Drug in Clinical Trial for Children with Uncontrolled Seizures
A new study led by researchers from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital is the first to evaluate whether purified cannabinoid is effective in treating severe forms of childhood epilepsy.
Scientists Call for Screening Mammography Every Two Years for Most Women
New guidelines recommending screening mammography every two years for women ages 50 to 74 would save the United States $4.3 billion a year in health care costs, according to a UCSF-led study.
Special Grand Rounds Address Children's Hospital Affiliation Inquiries
Leaders of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland spoke at a special grand rounds to discuss the nature of the affiliation between the two hospitals.