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The Liver’s Immune Cells Might Be the Key to Curing Hepatitis B

Jody Baron and Gabi Fragiadakis discover why some people with chronic Hepatitis B are cured after they're taken off of antiviral drugs, despite falling severely ill when the drug regiment stops.

Why Measles Is Spreading Again and Who Faces the Highest Risk

UCSF expert Charles Chiu discusses rising measles cases, extreme contagiousness, and why 95% vaccination rates are vital for community safety.

FDA Clears Zyn: Will Nicotine Pouches Hook a New Generation?

UCSF’s Dr. Pamela Ling explains why the FDA’s Zyn ruling risks a new generation of nicotine addiction, despite being marketed as a safer cigarette alternative.

This Anti-CRISPR Stops the Protein Assembly Line in Bacteria

Joe Bondy-Denomy solves a CRISPR caper: this is how a viral protein stows itself on protein factories in bacteria, and destroys a CRISPR protein, designed to kill viruses, while it's being made.

In the Face of Cuts, W.M. Keck Foundation Supports Vital Research

Six pairs of UC San Francisco faculty members and their PhD students have been awarded funding through the W. M. Keck Foundation’s inaugural Scholar-Fellow Bridge Initiative, a program designed to sustain promising early-career scientists and their trainees during the current period of uncertainty in federal research funding.

How UCSF Teams with Oakland Mayor, Faith Leaders to Stop Violence

Attendees at a community breakfast for Oakland faith leaders hosted by Nicholas Holmes and Oakland Mayor Lee discussed youth violence prevention initiatives and other community topics.

2026 Alumni Awards Recognize Visionary Leaders Shaping the Future of Health

The Alumni Association of UCSF (AAUCSF) announced the recipients of the 2026 UCSF Alumni Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding alumni from UCSF’s schools.

UC Regents Approve New UCSF Bakar Ear & Hearing Institute

The University of California Board of Regents approved plans for the UCSF Bakar Ear & Hearing Institute, a new, state-of-the-art ear facility at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus, taking the first step to creating one of the world’s leading centers for advancing research and care for hearing and balance disorders.

UCSF Community Honors Life of Doris Fisher (1931 – 2026)

Doris Fisher, a visionary philanthropist and longtime champion of UCSF who passed away in May 2026, devoted more than four decades to advancing the university’s mission. She served as a Lifetime Director on the UCSF Foundation Board and played a key role in building the UCSF Foundation.

Are Your Meds and DNA a Bad Match? This Test Alerts Clinicians

UCSF’s pharmacogenetics program uses DNA testing to personalize prescriptions, reducing side effects and ensuring the right drug and dose for every patient.

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