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2026 UCSF Medal
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This is How Dense Breast Tissue May Lead to Cancer
Valerie Weaver's team discovers why stiff tissue is a risk factor for breast cancer: it spurs immune cells to release DNA-damaging chemicals, which cause the mutations that ultimately lead to cancer.
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New Drug With UCSF Roots Has Revolutionized Pancreatic Cancer Care
Andrew Ko, who led UCSF's trials of daraxonrasib based on discovery science, tells what to know about the medicine, the science behind it and what it means for patients. . On the heels of the drug's FDA approval, he
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Why Novel Cancer Vaccine Tested at UCSF Marks New Treatment Era
UCSF researchers helped test the first personalized mRNA cancer vaccine shown to prevent melanoma from returning or spreading, marking a breakthrough in cancer treatment.
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Meta Settlement Puts Spotlight on Social Media Addiction in Kids
Jason Nagata, MD, MSc, discusses the health dangers of excessive social media use on the health of children, in response to an August 2026 announcement of a $17.1 billion settlement regarding children and teen addiction to their platform.
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UCSF-Led Group Awarded $9 Million for Heart Inflammation Research
An international research network led in North America by UC San Francisco (UCSF) has received a $9 million award from the Leducq Foundation, a cardiovascular research funding organization, to uncover
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Autism Decoded: New Science Is Opening Paths to Better Treatments
A study by Nevan Krogan and Matt State reveals protein interactions in the brain that are relevant to autism and epilepsy.
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UCSF QBI Is Awarded $46 Million to Advance Autism Research
The UCSF Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) has received a significant grant to fund autism-related research.
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How Forever Chemicals May Raise Risks for Pregnant Women, Fetuses
Forever chemicals are in our water and our blood. Now, UCSF researchers are understanding what happens when they reach our placentas and what that means for pregnancies, mothers and their babies.
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Back to School 2026
UCSF welcomed its new and returning learners to the start of fall with white coat ceremonies and campus events.
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How to Teach T Cells to Track Cancer Like a Hound Dog
Scientists made universal stem-cell-derived dendritic "immune teacher" cells that can be coated with a patient’s tumor proteins, creating a cancer vaccine that activated tumor-killing T cells in laboratory studies, patient samples, and mouse models.
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UCSF to Launch National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders
UCSF is launching a national Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders that provides training and resources to providers, supported by a five-year grant from SAMHSA.
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What It Was Like to Go Through a Trial That Could Revolutionize Cancer Treatment
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In Social Media Addiction Trial, Witness Testifies Meta Took “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Approach”
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Parkinson’s Rates Are Surging. Is Exposure to Poisons to Blame?
The upsurge in Parkinson's cases has been described as reaching pandemic levels. Caroline Tanner, MD, PhD, discusses her research, which explains why cases are rising, and what we can do to reduce our risk or slow progression.
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UCSF Launches First Public Archive of Firearm Industry Records
UCSF is to become of the repository of a new class of industry documents due to a settlement in the state of Minnesota.
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For Early Prostate Cancer ‘Active Surveillance’ Is Now #1 Choice
The number of low and intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients undergoing active surveillance in place of aggressive treatment has tripled to quadrupled over the last 20 years.
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Geriatrician Says Her Healthiest Patients in Their 70s and Older All Avoid This 1 Thing
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Can Antihistamines Really Help With PMDD and Menopausal Symptoms?
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Building a Culture of Well-Being: UCSF Earns Gold Recognition
UCSF is celebrating continued recognition for its commitment to supporting the health and well-being of its workforce.
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For Early Prostate Cancer, ‘Active Surveillance’ is Now the Number 1 Choice
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Unexpected Findings Add New Insight on Cannabis and Heart Health
A new trial showed that inhaled cannabis was associated with a statistically significant 9% reduction in ectopic beats, which can sometimes signal a serious heart condition. While this finding wouldn't necessarily influence clinical decisions, it does indicate a need for further study and highlights the complex picture of the effects of cannabis on health.
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Can Uncertainty Scores Help Experts Trust AI Brain Tumor Analysis?
MRIs are among the most accurate imaging tests used to diagnose brain tumors, and MRI-based monitoring of tumors guides critical treatment decisions. The clinical standard for measuring tumors
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How to Prepare Young Athletes for a Safe Return to School Sports
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nirav Pandya provides insight on how to ensure school-age children are prepared to play fall sports, including how to help them prevent early-season injuries.
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This Deadly Drug-Resistant Fungus Can Lurk in Your Skin. Scientists Just Discovered How
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Adults Living with HIV Are at High Risk for Diabetes. Here’s Why
UCSF reserachers discover why people with controlled HIV are at much higher risk for diabetes than HIV-negative people.
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COVID Levels Are Rising Fast in the Bay Area as Schools Reopen
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Chugai and UCSF to Collaborate on Drug Discovery Research
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and UC San Francisco have entered into a Master Collaboration Agreement to advance drug discovery research. The multi-year agreement establishes a framework to
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Can Mini Organs Help Predict Breast Tumors’ Response to Therapy?
Researchers at UC San Francisco have developed a new method to predict how different types of breast cancer will respond to treatment, using patient data from an innovative clinical trial called I-SPY