Bo Huang Delivers 2018 Byers Award Lecture on Boundary-Pushing Microscopy
Huang highlighted the microscopy work in his lab that has enabled a clearer understanding of the function of cells and the processes that underlie disease.
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Cavity Prevention Approach Effectively Reduces Tooth Decay
A scientifically based approach that includes a tooth-decay risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative restorations can dramatically reduce decay in community dental practices.
Why the Flu Season is So Bad This Year
UCSF’s Charles Chiu, MD, PhD, an expert in infectious diseases, answered some questions about this year’s flu season.
UCSF Alum Among 5 UC Entrepreneurs Chosen to Pitch at Global Venture Summit
The University of California announced the five finalists of its new “I am a UC Entrepreneur” contest for alumni.
UC President Napolitano Talks About Moral Leadership During School of Medicine Retreat
UC President Janet Napolitano kicked off the annual School of Medicine Leadership retreat in a conversation with Dean Talmadge E. King Jr., MD, dean of the School of Medicine.
Researchers Identify Biomarker for Diabetes Risk in People with Obesity
UCSF researchers have discovered a new biological pathway in fat cells that could explain why some people with obesity are at high risk for metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
MEDIA ADVISORY: UCSF Offers Free Dental Screenings at MLK Jr. Celebration
UCSF will offer free dental screenings to adults and children as part of San Francisco’s 2018 MLK Jr. Celebration, Film & Comic Arts Festival.
UC Praises Gov. Brown Proposal to Establish Precision Health Institute
Executive Vice President of UC Health John D. Stobo issued a statement in response to Governor Brown’s proposal to establish the California Institute to Advance Precision Health and Medicine.
UC Issues Statement on Federal Court DACA Ruling
The University of California is pleased and encouraged that the court has granted an injunction to temporarily stop the Department of Homeland Security’s rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
San Francisco Cancer Initiative Identifies 1st Year Progress, Challenges
SF CAN is targeting the five most common cancers which collectively account for half of all new cancers in San Francisco.
