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2024: Year in Review
It’s been an incredible year at UCSF. You’ve led the way in research, education and patient care. You’ve celebrated innovative research and discovery. You’ve broken ground on projects that will last generations. In the end, we advanced our mission together.
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47 UCSF Researchers Are Honored for Their High-Impact Science
Nearly 50 UCSF researchers have been named to Clarivate’s list of most influential scientists for 2024.
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UCSF’s Dan Bernal Honored for Lifetime of HIV/AIDS Service
The National AIDS Memorial has honored Dan Bernal, UCSF vice chancellor for community and government relations, for his lifelong contributions to health equity and community service through HIV activism and advocacy.
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UCSF’s Largest Rooftop Gardens Undergo Vibrant Year-Long Transformation
Something is blooming above the Parnassus Heights campus – where scientists are accelerating research to treat the world’s most devastating diseases.
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Drinking Plenty of Water May Actually Be Good for You
Drinking enough water can help with weight loss and prevent kidney stones, as well as migraines, urinary tract infections and low blood pressure.
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Nurse Uses Innovative Program to Form Strong Bonds with Young Heart Patients
Pediatric cardiac ICU nurse Kathleen Cinelli, RN, created the Hearts at Home Program, offering holistic care to UCSF Health patients and families beyond the hospital.
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Novel Gene Therapy Trial for Sickle Cell Disease Launches
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland is enrolling patients in an innovative clinical trial that seeks to cure sickle cell disease. The trial is the first in the U.S. to apply non-viral CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology in humans to directly correct the genetic mutation that causes the disease.
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Chancellor Celebrates UCSF’s ‘Momentum’ in 2024 State of the University Address
Defined as the product of mass and velocity, “momentum” is derived from physics. It also describes UC San Francisco’s journey in the past decade under Chancellor Sam Hawgood’s leadership. “When
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Why This Gender Nonbinary UCSF Staffer Offers ‘Grace’ for Simply Trying
The GRLN policy empowers individuals like Jae Rouse, promoting inclusivity and impacting personal lives.
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UCSF Joins I-Corps’ New Regional Innovation Hub for the Northwest
UC San Francisco is part of a new Northwest Region Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Hub funded by the National Science Foundation to train faculty and student entrepreneurs on how to commercialize their
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How Optogenetics Can Put the Brakes on Epilepsy Seizures
A technique involving the use of light pulses to prevent seizure-like activity in neurons could one day become a new, non-invasive treatment for epilepsy.
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Engineered Receptors Help the Immune System Home in on Cancer
UCSF researchers develop customizable SNIPR sensors that activate engineered cells only near tumors, promising precise cancer therapies with minimal side effects.
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What to Know About How Lupus Affects Weight
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This AI Tool Helps Neurosurgeons Find Sneaky Cancer Cells
An AI-based diagnostic system reveals cancerous tissue that may not otherwise be visible during brain tumor surgery. This enables neurosurgeons to remove it while the patient is still under anesthesia – or treat it afterwards with targeted therapies.
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New Study Looks at Why Cancer Treatments Cause Heart Damage
New drugs and therapies have become indispensable for treating an array of cancers. Unfortunately, they can also cause damage to the heart, a side effect that has led to the development of a new
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1 Genomic Test Can Diagnose Nearly Any Infection
A decade-long effort has resulted in a new, rapid genomic test to diagnose rare infectious diseases in the brain and lungs.
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3 Reasons You Won't Want to Miss the Chancellor’s 2024 State of the University Address
Chancellor Hawgood will reflect on a decade of growth, innovation, and addressing disparities at UCSF in his State of the University address on November 21.
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Sam Hawgood: UCSF Chancellor Continues to Bet Big on The City
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UCSF Health to Remain Open for Patient Care During Strike
UCSF has received notice from two labor unions that they plan to hold a two-day strike on the UCSF campus on Nov. 20 and 21, 2024. Although most health care operations are expected to resume, some hospital and campus services may be delayed.
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Prioritizing Organ Preservation for Rectal Cancer Patients
Although rectal cancer is a life-threatening disease, it is highly curable in its early stages. Depending on the location and state of the cancer, surgery may be required. To avoid life-altering
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How this ‘Switchable’ CAR-T Therapy Sets its Sights on Deadly Brain Cancer
In June, UCSF treated its first patient with E-SYNC, its first homegrown CAR-T therapy, one of the first to show promise in treating certain types of brain cancers. This story builds on previous coverage to provide an overview of CAR-T therapy, accessibility and future horizons of applications in cancer and other illnesses like HIV.
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My Social Media Is Helpful and Positive. Here Is How Yours Can Be, Too
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These First Toys for Kids With Disabilities Have Universal Appeal
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UCSF Dermatologist Enlists Help of Rock Stars for Debut Solo Album
There are world-renowned scientists, respected physicians and accomplished musicians that walk among us, such as Michael Rosenblum.
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How the Keto Diet Could One Day Treat Autoimmune Disorders
A study shows how the keto diet affects the microbiome in ways that may reduce autoimmune responses in the gut.
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Artificial Receptors Could Help Us Solve the Puzzle of Olfaction
Scientists from Duke, UCSF, and City of Hope used cryo-EM to reveal how our noses detect a wide range of odors, offering insights into olfaction.
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Katherine Van Loon Named Editor-in-Chief of JCO Global Oncology
Katherine Van Loon, MD, MPH, has been appointed as the next editor-in-chief of JCO Global Oncology (JCO GO), an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) journal.
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The Best Pulse Oximeter for Home Use
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2024 Chancellor Awards for Diversity
We salute members of our UCSF community for their leadership advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus and in our communities.
