What Enzymes Can Tell Us About Human Health and Global Warming
Because proteins can adapt to extremes, Margaux Pinney, PhD, believes they can show how living organisms might adapt to climate change.
University of California San Francisco
The Omicron Effect: Can We Predict the Next Viral Killer?
Angela Phillips, PhD, leads research that could help predict future viruses like COVID and the antibodies we might use to treat them.
Could Understanding Food Cravings Help Treat Obesity?
Qili Liu, PhD, studies the biological basis of appetites for insights on our cravings that could help address obesity.
Can a Leading Laboratory Unlock the Cause of Gastrointestinal Disease?
Faranak Fattahi’s lab is a national leader in growing stem cells to model peripheral nerves, focusing on gastrointestinal diseases.
Brain Injuries Drop 20% for Babies with Heart Defects
Increasing a newborn’s blood pressure after heart surgery may reduce brain injuries and increase survival for infants.
Researchers Receive High Honors for Outstanding Science Contributions
Three UCSF researchers were named 2022 fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the highest honors in science.