Laura López González
Web Science Writer
Laura López González is a web science writer for UCSF News. Before joining UCSF in 2023, Laura spent nearly two decades as a foreign correspondent covering global health from Johannesburg, South Africa. There, she headed up the newsdesks of the bulk of the country’s health news services. Her work has focused on access to medicines and health disparities and has appeared in outlets like Al-Jazeera, The Guardian, El Pais, and The New Republic. A Bay Area native, Laura holds a bachelor’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and a master’s in international relations from the University of Chicago.
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- Patient Care
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New COVID-19 Vaccines: Is it Worth the Shot?
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- Research
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Protect Yourself and Loved Ones with the New RSV Vaccines
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- Research
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Unmasking the Dangers: The Hidden Health Risks of Wildfire Smoke
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- Patient Care
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To the Rescue: Head Doctor Uses Foam Helmets to Round Kids’ Heads
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- Research
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Looking to Cut Back on Wine and Beer? This Pill Might Help
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- Education
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Meet UCSF Benioff Oakland Hospital’s Next Gen Health Care CHAMPS
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- Research
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How to Be Safe During a Summer Heat Wave
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- Research
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Don’t Take Chances: Why Doxycycline is a Great Bet Against STIs