Less chemotherapy works well for some childhood cancer
A particularly aggressive childhood cancer can be fought successfully with far less chemotherapy than previously believed, avoiding harmful side effects caused by cancer drugs.
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UCSF-led team discovers familial link in rare childhood leukemia
A UCSF-led team has discovered a direct link between an inherited genetic mutation, a set of developmental abnormalities and a rare form of childhood leukemia called juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, or JMML.
UCSF honors pediatric transplant patients at 15th annual picnic
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital will celebrate children and their families at the 15th annual Pediatric Transplant Picnic.
Marc Benioff Announces $100 Million Gift to Build New Children's Hospital at Mission Bay
Marc Benioff explained his excitement about building a new children’s hospital at Mission Bay and encouraged others to get involved in the project on June 22, when he officially announced his gift of $100 million to UCSF.
Website Seeks Ideas for New UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
Members of the community can offer ideas ranging from how to improve patient care to how to incorporate green practices through a new website by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
UCSF Children's Hospital receives $100 million gift to build new hospital
UCSF Children's Hospital has received a $100 million gift to help fund the construction of its new home at the UCSF Mission Bay campus near downtown San Francisco. The gift is a private donation from San Francisco residents Lynne and Marc Benioff, and is both the largest gift the donors have ever made and the largest gift ever granted specifically to the UCSF Children's Hospital.
San Francisco Chronicle Profiles Pediatric Surgeon Diana Farmer
Diana Farmer, the world's first female fetal surgeon, shares her story from her early years as a self-described science geek to her current role as an advocate for high-quality patient care.
Play to explore experiences of chronically ill and hospitalized teens
UCSF Children's Hospital will present “100 Journals,” a performance piece that captures teens’ experiences with chronic illness and hospitalization.
Antibiotic-Resistant Staph Bacterium Reveals its Deadly Secrets
Insight into pneumonia deaths due to antibiotic-resistant <cite>Staphylococcus aureus</cite> infections emerges from UCSF study.
UCSF to Host Free Public Forum on Mental Health
The public is invited to a free forum on new research and emerging treatments in mental health at UCSF’s Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute on April 24.
Childhood obesity interventions must start before birth
To be a truly comprehensive and successful anti-obesity program, First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign must include interventions that target pregnant women, infants, and pre-school-age children, UCSF experts say.