• Research
• September 30, 2026

How to Win a Nobel Prize: Advice on Science, San Francisco, and UCSF

Former UCSF Chancellor and Nobel laureate J. Michael Bishop, MD, who passed away this year, helped transform modern cancer research and established UCSF as a global leader in scientific discovery. We reflect on his legacy through memorable pieces of advice on science, creativity, discovery, the Nobel Prize, and the vital role of federal research funding — highlighting the enduring impact of his ideas and UCSF's remarkable Nobel legacy.

• Education
• September 25, 2026

Why This One Small Blood Cell Is Your Secret to Living the High Life

Image Winners of the 9th annual Postdoc Slam Competition. From left to right are second place winner Chaitali Anand, PhD; People’s Choice Award

• Research
• September 21, 2026

Cognitive Decline Researcher Wins International Prize in Mental Health

• Research
• September 15, 2026

UCSF Wins Big, From Gamechangers to Startups to Life Achievement

UCSF researchers earned four UC Regents Innovation Awards for breakthroughs in precision cancer treatment, rapid diagnostics, disease prevention and multiple sclerosis care.

• Campus News
• September 11, 2026

UCSF Expands Transit Pass Program Across its Workforce

UCSF is expanding Clipper BayPass to 36,000 employees and students, offering affordable, unlimited public transit across 24 Bay Area bus, rail and ferry services.

• Research
• August 28, 2026

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.

• Research
• August 25, 2026

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.

• Education
• July 17, 2026

Next Gen Pharmacists Hunt for New Breakthrough Drugs with AI

UCSF’s Master of Science program in Artificial Intelligence and Computational Drug Discovery and Development (AICD3) has seen success in setting up learners for sought-after careers in drug discovery, drug development, bioinformatics, and pharmacovigilance. One alum has even translated his capstone project into a job at Genentech.

• Research
• July 6, 2026

FDA Clears Zyn: Will Nicotine Pouches Hook a New Generation?

UCSF’s Dr. Pamela Ling explains why the FDA’s Zyn ruling risks a new generation of nicotine addiction, despite being marketed as a safer cigarette alternative.

• Campus News
• June 16, 2026

UCSF Taps Andy Josephson as New Dean for the School of Medicine

S. Andrew Josephson, MD, a master clinician and educator who has led UCSF’s top-ranked Department of Neurology since 2017, has been named the next dean for the UCSF School of Medicine and vice chancellor of medical affairs.

• Campus News
• June 11, 2026

Talmadge King Jr., Dean Who Led Through Listening and Trust, to Step Down

Talmadge King Jr., longtime UCSF School of Medicine dean and physician-scientist, will step down after 11 years, leaving a legacy of trusted leadership, mentorship, and institutional excellence.

• Education
• June 9, 2026

A Clinic That Helps San Francisco Eyes See Clearly

I added UCSF’s student-run eye clinic delivers free vision care, glasses, and referrals to San Francisco’s unhoused residents, improving independence, health, and opportunities.

• Media Coverage
• June 3, 2026
• The Guardian

Big Tobacco Uses Cigarette Playbook To Help Sell Ultra-Processed Foods, Journal Reveals

• Research
• May 19, 2026

Innovative Diabetes Researcher Joins National Academy of Sciences

Mark Anderson, MD, PhD, a pioneer in diabetes research and professor of medicine at UCSF, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences — one of the highest honors in American science.

• Research
• May 7, 2026

In the Face of Cuts, W.M. Keck Foundation Supports Vital Research

Six pairs of UC San Francisco faculty members and their PhD students have been awarded funding through the W. M. Keck Foundation’s inaugural Scholar-Fellow Bridge Initiative, a program designed to

• Campus News
• April 29, 2026

Jennifer Cocohoba Reflects on Time, Connection, and Care in 2026 Last Lecture

A UCSF professor explores the value of time and connection, urging a shift from career checklists to genuine human care in this annual talk.

• Research
• April 29, 2026

3 UCSF Faculty Honored for Advancing Science and Society

The American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world’s largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals, named three UCSF faculty to the 2025 class of AAAS Honorary Fellows: Elissa Epel, Geeta Jayant Narlikar, and Donald Emil Ganem (emeritus).

• Patient Care
• April 28, 2026

“Newsweek:” UCSF Health a Top Hospital for Maternity, Fertility Care

Newsweek names UCSF Health a top hospital for maternity care and reproductive care.

• Research
• April 24, 2026

How to Starve Cancer: Cut Off the Nutrients That Help Tumors Grow

Rushika M. Perera, the Deborah Cowan Professor and vice chair of the Department of Anatomy, and chief scientific officer of UCSF’s Pancreas Center, shared her insights on pancreatic cancer on April 16 when she presented the 2026 Byers Award Lecture in Basic Science.

• Research
• April 17, 2026

How to Improve Advance Care Planning for Patients and Caregivers

In recognition of “National Healthcare Decisions Day,” the “PREPARE for Your Care” program at UC San Francisco is making it easier for clinicians to remind their patients of the importance of planning

• Education
• April 10, 2026

“Love Island-Style” Power Couple Might Help Unlock HER2 Cancer

Ten UCSF graduate students presented their research in accessible, 3-minute talks at the 2026 Grad Slam event. This year’s first-place talk was by Brandon Corteau on how HER2 and HER3 can become a toxic power couple when paired together, and lead to the development of breast cancer.

• Research
• March 4, 2026

These Nurses’ Research Could Help Save You or Your Child’s Life

In a partnership between the UCSF School of Nursing and UCSF Health, nursing experts are mentoring UCSF Health bedside nurses on projects, resulting in improvements in patient care and in how nurses work at UCSF Health.