Streets of Pain
UCSF public health researcher Daniel Ciccarone, MD, shares his quest to understand the nation’s opioid epidemic, one user at a time.
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UCSF Kicks Off Celebration of 35 Years of HIV/AIDS Care with AIDS Walk San Francisco
The UCSF community is participating in this year’s AIDS Walk San Francisco, which raises funds to benefit dozens of AIDS organizations in the Bay Area.
San Francisco Mayor’s Proposal to Add $4.2M for HIV/AIDS Programs Supports ‘Getting to Zero’ Effort
Mayor Mark Farrell announced $4.2 million in additional funds for HIV/AIDS programs in San Francisco.
2018 Founders Day Awards Honor Public Service, Extraordinary Contributions
To recognize public service, exceptional service to UCSF and excellence in nursing, 11 faculty, staff and students were honored at this year’s UCSF Founders Day Awards.
Body’s 'Natural Opioids' Affect Brain Cells Much Differently than Morphine
Study led by UCSF scientists shows that brain cells react differently to opioid substances created inside the body than they do to purely synthetic opioid drugs.
UCSF Researcher’s 20 Years Chasing the Genetic Roots of Asthma
Esteban Burchard, who arrived at UCSF in 1998, marks the 20th year of his asthma project in May. His lab, which he named the UCSF Asthma Collaboratory, has delved deep into the genetic basis of asthma and of drug response in the disease.
11th Annual Chancellor’s Diversity Forum Tackles Staff Climate and Equity Concerns
Issues impacting staff climate and equity at UCSF were at the forefront of the conversation during the 11th annual Chancellor’s Leadership Forum on Diversity and Inclusion.
Genomic Analysis Reveals Why Asthma Inhalers Fail Minority Children
The largest-ever whole-genome sequencing study of drug response in minority children has revealed new clues about why the front-line asthma drug albuterol does not work as well for minority children.
UCSF HIVE Program Employee Honored by San Francisco General Hospital Foundation
Caroline Watson, who serves as the social justice and communications coordinator for UC San Francisco’s HIVE clinic and program, was one of two award winners of this year’s Heroes & Hearts Award, given out annually by the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation.
HIV Begins to Yield Secrets of How It Hides in Cells
UCSF scientists have uncovered new mechanisms by which HIV hides in infected cells, resting in a latent state that evades the body’s immune system and preventing antiviral drugs from flushing it out.
Marijuana Should Be Packaged, Regulated Following Tobacco Control Best Practices
California should take an assertive approach to cannabis labeling, packaging and product formulation, according to a new UCSF study.
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.
