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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.
MRI Provides Insights into Fetal Brain
Technological advancements have made it possible to produce detailed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a fetus in the womb, a fact that is making MRI an increasingly important clinical tool for diagnosing fetal abnormalities and understanding normal fetal development, UCSF physicians say.
Summer Research Training Program Wins UCSF AIDS Walk Trophy
The UCSF AIDS Walk Trophy is now in the hands of the Summer Research Training Program after the School of Pharmacy was the first to win the honor.
UCSF Medical Center names Dede Wilsey to lead new philanthropic effort
UCSF Medical Center has named Diane "Dede" Wilsey to lead the philanthropic effort on behalf of UCSF Medical Center's new state-of-the art clinical facility planned for construction at Mission Bay.
ABOG Hosts Forums on Mentorship Program
Those interested in learning about the Academic Business Officers Group (ABOG) Mentorship Program can attend a brown bag forum today or next Tuesday.
Are You a Science Impostor? Self-Help PhD Valerie Young
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Two to Receive Distinction in Teaching Awards
The Academic Senate recently announced the recipients of the 2006-2007 UCSF Distinction in Teaching Awards.
Saving the World in Ethiopia: One Child at a Time
On NPR's <i>All Things Considered</i>, independent producer Jake Warga offers a profile of the person he admires most: his best friend, American health worker Jenafir House.
UCSF Medical Center Names Dede Wilsey to Lead New Philanthropic Effort
UCSF Medical Center has named Diane "Dede" Wilsey to lead the philanthropic effort in behalf of UCSF Medical Center's new state-of-the art clinical facility planned for construction at Mission Bay.
TV Ads Overstate Benefits of Medication
Drug advertisement has doubled in recent years and one study shows the commercials work, in terms of convincing consumers to go to their doctors with a request for specific prescription drugs they saw advertised on television. But a study in the <i>Annals of Family Medicine</i> is raising questions about the messages ads promote.
UCSF Medical Center Wins Full JCAHO Accreditation
After an unannounced, one-week inspection by eight Joint Commission surveyors, UCSF Medical Center has once again received full accreditation.
Test Could Predict Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
Experts said a blood test commonly given in the emergency room could help predict the risk of a heart patient having a heart attack or stroke in the near future, NBC11's Marianne Favro reported.
Facial Birthmarks Can Signal Deeper Problems in Brain
In the 1970s, some researchers recognized that facial hemangiomas like port-wine stain were associated with certain cerebrovascular anomalies. But it wasn't until 10 years ago that UCSF researcher Ilona Frieden, MD, and her colleagues recognized and described the association between facial hemangiomas and a wide variety of disorders like seizures, glaucoma, cardiac disorders, and various brain and cerebrovascular malformations.
Pioneering Medical Anthropologist Dies
Medical anthropologist Gay Becker, who was beloved by several generations of UCSF students for her personal warmth and support, has died.