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Leading the Way

At UC San Francisco, we are driven by the idea that when the best research, the best teaching and the best patient care converge, we can deliver breakthroughs that help heal the world.

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At UC San Francisco, we don’t just treat diseases, we treat individuals. We put our patients’ priorities at the center of our care, and strive for breakthrough discoveries so that we can improve people’s lives.

Research

Collaboration and Innovation

UC San Francisco is leading revolutions in health – and those revolutions often start in the lab. From basic science to clinical research, we are constantly pushing scientific boundaries and earning worldwide recognition for our discoveries.

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Educating Health Sciences Professionals

At UC San Francisco, we encourage our students to approach health care issues with critical thinking and a spirit of inquiry. As tomorrow’s health and science leaders in training, UCSF students embody our passion for improving the human condition and pushing health care forward.

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As the leading university focused exclusively on health, UC San Francisco is advancing health worldwide. Whether you contribute your time or your money, you are helping to progress knowledge in medicine and drive scientific breakthroughs to create a healthier world.

Alumni Weekend 2014 Discovery Talks

July 10, 2014

During UCSF Alumni Weekend 2014, five esteemed faculty members gave TED-like talks, called Discovery Talks, on a specific aspect of their research.

The May 31 event, which drew more than 300 people, featured presentations by Shingo Kajimura, PhD; Barbara Drew, RN, PhD; Tracy McKnight, PhD; Shari Dworkin, PhD, MS; and Esteban Burchard, MD, MPH. Watch each of their Discovery Talks below.

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