New Hair Growth Mechanism Discovered
In experiments in mice, UC San Francisco researchers have discovered that regulatory T cells, directly trigger stem cells in the skin to promote healthy hair growth.
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Keith Yamamoto Honored for Work in Precision Medicine
The Precision Medicine World Conference has named Keith Yamamoto a 2017 recipient of the Luminary Award, which recognizes outstanding individuals who have advanced precision medicine.
UC President Janet Napolitano Issues Statement on President Trump’s Proposed Fiscal 2018 Budget
University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement about President Trumps' proposed budget for fiscal year 2018.
Ron Vale Receives 2017 Shaw Prize for Motor Protein Discoveries
Ronald Vale, professor and vice chair of cellular and molecular pharmacology at UCSF, is a winner of the 2017 Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine for his seminal research on motor proteins, molecular machines that perform functions crucial to life.
UCSF to Expand Child Care at New Location at Mission Bay
UCSF is moving and expanding its current University Child Care Center at Mission Bay to welcome more families to participate in on-site child care near their workplace.
UCSF Police Seeks Public Comment in Reaccreditation Process
The UCSF Police Department is undergoing re-accreditation, a voluntary process renewed every three years to demonstrate its compliance with national best practices.
New Head Librarian Will Lead UCSF Library into the Future
UCSF has hired Christopher Shaffer as university librarian and assistant vice chancellor.
UCSF Health Launches Campaign to Reinforce Inclusiveness, Safety for Patients
UCSF Health is rolling out a campaign to underscore the health system’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The campaign was initiated amid recent concerns about potential discrimination or immigration issues that have arisen among patients and their families, as well as staff.
UC Regents Approve Building Plans for 3 Projects in Mission Bay, Dogpatch
The UC Board of Regents have approved plans for three new UCSF building projects, including a new neuroscience building on the Mission Bay campus as well as a new psychiatry building and student housing in the nearby Dogpatch neighborhood.
User-Friendly Decision-Making Tools Help Older Adults Make Choices for Future Medical Care
A user-friendly website and advance directive form given directly to patients can be highly effective in empowering older adults to plan for their future medical care.
When Women Are Fully Informed about Pelvic Exams, Desire for the Exam Plummets
Providing healthy women with information about pelvic examinations, including a professional society’s strong recommendation against them, substantially decreases the patients’ desire for the exam.
Eating Right and Exercising Could Reduce the Risk of Colon Cancer Coming Back
Colon cancer patients who have a healthy body weight, exercise regularly and eat a diet high in whole grains, fruits and vegetables have a significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence or death.
New Generation Clinic to Co-Locate in Homeless Prenatal Program
The New Generation Health Center will continue to provide reproductive health care for teens and young adults through a new partnership that will enable it to co-locate across the street from its current location.
