International Society of Cancer Nurses Honors UCSF Professor
Professor Marylin Dodd, who is dedicated to improving nursing care for patients with cancer, will present a lecture at the International Cancer Nursing Conference in September.
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UCSF Researcher Presents Findings on the Effects of Stress on Aging
At the 114th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association on Saturday, August 12, Elissa S. Epel, PhD, will present findings from a review of the current literature on the state of the brain, stress and the endocrine system.
UCSF's England to Receive Technological Innovations Award
Pamela England, PhD, assistant professor of pharmaceutical chemistry, has been selected to receive one of four Technological Innovations in Neuroscience Awards for 2006-2008, given by the McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience.
World-renowned pediatric radiologist had passion for teaching, learning
Hooshang Taybi, MD, MSc, former clinical professor of radiology at the University of California, San Francisco, died at his home in Walnut Creek, Calif., on August 7. He was 87.
UCSF Stadium Race Finishers to Receive New UCSF T-Shirt
The first 20 UCSF finishers in this Sunday's Stadium to Stadium Run/Walk will receive UCSF logo T-shirts that include the new University tagline, Advancing Health Worldwide. The T-shirts will be sent to the finishers via campus mail once the results have been compiled.
UCSF Welcomes New Emergency Management Expert
Celeste Cook has joined the UCSF Police Department as associate director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
AIDS Africa Drug Report
On <i>The World</i> (a co-production of the BBC World Service, PRI and WGBH Boston), host Lisa Mullins speaks with David Bangsberg, MD, MPH, an AIDS expert at San Francisco General Hospital and senior author of a new study on AIDS treatment in Africa that may open the way for more treatment programs to reach poor patients infected with HIV.
A Conversation with Elizabeth Blackburn
On the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's <i>The Conversation Hour</i>, host Richard Fidler interviews Elizabeth Blackburn.
Campus Mourns Loss of UCSF Cheerleader
Friends and colleagues are mourning the loss of longtime UCSF staff member Red Mangio, a man who spread cheer across campus for 17 years.
Chronically high blood sugar linked to risk of cognitive impairment
A four-year study of elderly women has found that chronically elevated blood sugar is associated with an increased risk of developing either mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia.
Campus Remembers Longtime Community Adviser
San Francisco activist Sue Bierman, who died Monday after a car crash, is remembered for her contributions to UCSF.
Two UCSF faculty named fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
In recognition of their significant contributions to nursing and health care, Glenna Dowling and Janice Humphreys of the UCSF School of Nursing have been selected as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing.
Synthetic Biology: Divining and Designing New Biological "Components"
Last week's announcement of a new NSF-funded university collaboration in synthetic biology, teaming scientists at UC Berkeley, UCSF, MIT, Harvard and Prairie View A&M University in Texas, is expected to further accelerate this ambitious new field.
Africans much better than North Americans at taking anti-HIV meds
More HIV-infected Sub-Saharan Africans took their anti-HIV medications as directed than HIV-infected North Americans did, according to the largest and most extensive review of adherence studies to date.
Pediatric Oncologist to Swim for Children with Cancer
A UCSF pediatric oncologist will be among swimmers taking the plunge in the San Francisco Bay to raise funds for children with cancer.