Final Tally Is In: UCSF Surpasses Goals to be Top Fundraiser in AIDS Walk SF 2015
UCSF teams raised nearly $130,000 at AIDS Walk San Francisco 2015, surpassing the University's records and making it the city’s top fundraiser.
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Who Are You? Depends On How You’re Asked
A new UCSF study reveals that question format may determine how well personal identity corresponds with genetics.
Agricultural Intervention Improves HIV Outcomes
A multifaceted farming intervention can reduce food insecurity while improving HIV outcomes in patients in Kenya, according to a randomized, controlled trial led by researchers at UCSF.
First U.S. Study of Transgender Youth Funded by NIH
The National Institutes of Health has awarded $5.7 million for a five-year, multicenter study, which will be the first in the U.S. to evaluate the long-term outcomes of medical treatment for transgender youth.
UCSF Students Win Human Rights Award for White Coats for Black Lives Movement
UCSF medical students were recognized this week with a “Hero Award" from the San Francisco Human Rights Commission for their efforts to advance civil rights by launching the national White Coats for Black Lives movement.
Bioengineering Lessons Aim to Inspire Girls to Become Surgeons, Engineers
The Perry Initiative, a nonprofit founded in 2009 by Lisa Lattanza and Jenni Buckley, aims to tackle gender imbalance in engineering and orthopaedics by providing bioengineering workshops for high school students.
UCSF Tops $100K in Fundraising for AIDS Walk 2015
Thanks to individuals like DK Haas and Robert Mansfield, UCSF teams have raised more than $100,000 in AIDS Walk 2015, holding position as one of the city’s top fundraisers.
In CRISPR Advance, Scientists Successfully Edit Human T Cells
In a project spearheaded by investigators at UCSF, scientists have devised a new strategy to precisely modify human T cells using the genome-editing system known as CRISPR/Cas9.
Minority Training Program Aims to Eliminate Cancer Disparities
UCSF has one of the nation's longest-running programs to encourage master’s level public health minority students to continue on to doctoral degrees and cancer disparities research careers.
Vaginal Douches May Expose Women to Harmful Phthalate Chemicals
Women who use feminine care products called douches may increase their exposure to harmful chemicals called phthalates.
UCSF Warms Up for AIDS Walk San Francisco 2015
Teams rally for the annual AIDS Walk event on July 19.
David Robb: Researching treatment solutions for HIV/AIDS
At the height of the AIDS epidemic, David Robb made a career change from being a film student and San Francisco restaurant employee to working in non-profit and research for HIV/AIDS.
Marcel Alavi: Promoting Diversity by Taking Pride to the Next Level
Marcel Alavi and his fellow memoirs of the UCSF Pride Committee worked together with the UCSF LGBT Resource Center to create a visible presence for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, & transgender (LGBT) campus and medical center community by marching in the 2015 SF Pride Celebration.
UC Measures To Ensure Inclusive Campuses For LGBT Community
UC enacts measures to ensure campus environments are inclusive for LGBT students, faculty and staff.
