Jeffrey Pearl, Outstanding Surgeon, Dedicated Teacher and Valued Colleague, Passes Away
The UCSF community is saddened to announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Jeffrey Pearl, MD, professor emeritus of Surgery.
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A Laughing Matter: SF Comedian Looks to Tell the Stories of Dementia Patients, Caregivers
The Global Brain Health Institute has brought in its first class of Atlantic Fellows. The 32 fellows are taking a range of classes and pursuing projects with the goal of returning to their communities with knowledge and skills to implement changes impacting brain health.
California Demand for Primary Care Providers to Exceed Supply by 2030
California is expected to face a statewide shortfall of primary care providers in the next 15 years.
Approval of Medical Device Changes Often Based on Low-Quality Research
Clinical trials that test changes in the design or use of high-risk medical devices are often poorly designed, and can rely on inadequate or potentially biased data.
UCSF Faculty Climate Survey Identifies Areas for Improvement
A new faculty climate survey finds that while three-quarters of faculty are generally satisfied with their careers at UCSF, there is room for improvement particularly related to campus climate for women, balancing work and family life and financial challenges of living and working in San Francisco.
For 30 Years, UCSF Program Has Created a Spark for Science in San Francisco Schoolchildren
UCSF’s Science and Health Education Partnership, launched 30 years ago, is a partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District that has been a consistent source of quality science education for students in the city.
Viewing the Solar Eclipse? Take Precautions to Avoid Serious Eye Damage
A total coast-to-coast eclipse of the sun hasn’t been seen in the U.S. in 99 years, so the Aug. 21 event will be a can’t-miss for many of us. It's also a critical time to protect your eyes.
Finding Better Ways to Reduce Serious Drug Side Effects
Two UCSF School of Pharmacy faculty members, whose research and clinical practice have focused on the identification and minimization of side effects, have pinpointed routes for improvement.
Deep Sleep Reinforces the Learning of New Motor Skills
The benefits of a good night’s sleep have become widely known, and now neuroscientists at UCSF have discovered that the animal brain reinforces motor skills during deep sleep.
Sleep Disorders Linked to Preterm Birth in Large California Study
Pregnant women who are diagnosed with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia appear to be at risk of delivering their babies before reaching full term.
Hormone Shows Promise as Cognition Enhancer
Scientists at UC San Francisco have found that administering a fragment of the klotho protein to young, aging or impaired mice rapidly improves their cognitive and physical performance.
Dignity Health, UCSF Health Announce Bay Area Collaboration
Dignity Health and UCSF Health have formalized an affiliation that will combine the best of academic medicine and community-based care.