Medical imaging scans that create detailed images of the body’s internal structures are widely used in medicine. Doctors need ...

An off-the-shelf drug developed for smallpox, a cousin of mpox, proved safe for mpox patients but ineffective at curing the ...

In pancreatic cancer, metastasis is often the first sign that a patient even has cancer, and by then, the cancer has spread ...

The Alumni Association of UCSF(AAUCSF) announced the recipients of the 2025 UCSF Alumni Achievement Awards, recognizing ...

A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers finds that chronic cannabis use — whether it’s smoked or consumed in edible form — is associated with significant cardiovascular risks. The report, ...

Proteins catalyze life by changing shape when they interact with other molecules. The result is a muscle twitching, the perception of light, or a bit of energy extracted from food. But this crucial ...

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“This year’s Founders Day Award recipients have made remarkable contributions that enrich our community and are integral to the fabric and mission of UCSF.” Miriam has transformed many departments at ...

Researchers have discovered that some gut bacteria can reduce the side effects of chemotherapy, and that one family of cancer ...

Over the past four decades, UCSF has led the way in its heroic and committed response to the AIDS epidemic, both locally and globally. This timeline covers some of the highlights over the past 40 ...