Do You See What I See? A Conversation with MD-PhD Jonathan Horton
Ophthalmologist and neuroscientist Jonathan Horton opens his eyes -- and his mind -- to some startling observations about what vision is and why we might be blind to the truth...
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Campus Hosts Valentine's Day Activities
The campus community is invited to Valentine's Day festivities, beginning with an exclusive ice skating party tomorrow.
Cell Biologist to Deliver 50th Faculty Research Lecture at UCSF
The UCSF Academic Senate has selected cell biologist Peter Walter to deliver the 50th Faculty Research Lecture on May 1.
Personalized Vaccines to Fight Brain Cancer
UCSF neurosurgeon Andrew Parsa, MD, PhD, is running a clinical trial on patients with glioblastoma multiforme, the most deadly type of brain tumor, using a vaccine made from the patient's own tumor to trigger the immune system.
Mount Zion to Celebrate 120 Years of Care
The campus community is invited to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Mount Zion at receptions on February 15.
Not So Fast: Healthwatch Special Report on Premature Ejaculation
For a two-part special report on premature ejaculation, <i>Healthwatch</i> correspondent Kim Mulvihill, MD, spoke to three top specialists in sexual medicine, including Paul J. Turek, MD, and Louann Brizendine, MD, both of UCSF.
Gladstone Scientist Wins Dean's Postdoctoral Prize
Gladstone Institute scientist Ya-Lin Chiu will talk about her prize-winning research at UCSF Mission Bay on February 20.
Universal Health Care Coverage
The debate over how to make health insurance available to everyone in California made it's way to those dealing with the crushing costs of health care.
Former UC Regent Staff Advisor to Speak About Role
UCSF's David Bell, one of the two first staff advisors to the UC Regents, will talk about the advisor's role and responsibility at a forum on February 12.
Faculty Participation Crucial in NRC Study of Graduate Programs
Faculty participation in a National Research Council survey is crucial in raising the visibility of UCSF's graduate programs, campus officials say.
Clinical Fellow Selected for National Space Research Fellowship
UCSF's Roger Long is among three young scientists who will get hands-on research experience as part of a national vision for space exploration.
Early-to-Bed Mice Offer Window into Sleep Disorders, Other Conditions
UCSF neuroscientists Louis Ptáček, MD, Ying-Hui Fu, PhD, and colleagues are exploring the body's biological rhythms. Sometimes these are referred to as "clocks," and at other times as circadian rhythms.