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UCSF Scientists Help Guide Cancer Research to a Melding of Physics & Biology November 4
UCSF Program Encourages Breakthrough Biomedical Research November 2
UCSF’s Program for Breakthrough Biomedical Research, which finances creative, risky projects that have the potential to transform their fields, has had an impressive track record.
Scientist’s Efforts to Transform NIH Funding Process Spurs Scientific Risk-Taking October 23
UCSF’s Keith Yamamoto played a key role in the creation of the National Institutes of Health’s High-Risk Research Awards, which foster greater innovation and scientific risk-taking. Read the Science Café story.
The Nobel Prize and Pond Scum as a “Model” Organism October 15
Many Breast Cancer Patients May Not Be Receiving Recommended Test October 14
A new report finds widespread variations and frequent errors in HER2 testing — a procedure recommended for all patients with invasive breast cancer.
Stem Cell Scientists Compare Findings, Think Ahead to Future Treatments October 8
A recent two-day symposium at UCSF offered leading stem cell experts a chance to talk shop and form new alliances in the fight against neurological disorders.
Trial-Matching Service for Breast Cancer Patients Takes Personalized Approach October 2
The newly expanded BreastCancerTrials.org provides a patient-controlled, custom-tailored experience that is earning rave reviews from users.
Estrogen Plays Key Role in Male Brain Development October 1
Not testosterone, but rather estrogen, the “female” hormone, is most directly responsible for the development of brain circuits in males that guide aggressive and territorial behaviors – at least in mice.
UCSF Stem Cell Investigator Awarded Funding for Brain Cancer Research September 24
A $600,000 grant from the Sontag Foundation will allow Daniel Lim to explore how brain tumor cells acquire and retain their malignant properties.
Researchers Probe Links Between Modern Humans and Neanderthals September 4
Scientists are using old bones to completely map the DNA of Neanderthals. Comparisons may shed light on what makes our own species unique.

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