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Debbie Menzies shares her story about debilitating seizures and depression, occurring in a part of the brain associated with mood that caused severe depression. After multiple suicide attempts, Debbie was diagnosed with a rare seizure disorder known as hypothalamic hamartoma (HH), which was treated non-invasively thanks to a grant from the NIH.
How do our bodies adapt to the changing length of days as we go from winter to summer and back? UCSF researchers found that unsaturated fat plays an important role in regulating circadian cycles, and that dietary changes may improve sleep and energy levels, and prevent chronic disease.
The UCSF School of Pharmacy's inaugural PharmTech to PharmD pathway program provides one-on-one mentoring to roughly three dozen pharmacy technicians who aspire to become pharmacists, and guarantees successful participants an interview at UCSF. The program hopes to provide pathways to well-paying jobs and help fill gaps in access to health care in California.
Christine E. Dehlendorf, MD, and Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) this year, one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine.
Image In the human brain, neurofilament light chain (NfL, shown in brown) is seen in brain cells and the neural wires that connect them. UCSF
Scientists at UCSF identified a key cellular switch that plays a large role in pulmonary fibrosis, and found a way of blocking it to halt progression of the disease.
Managing perioperative opioid risks, improving detection of peripheral artery disease and surgical management of hard-to-treat gastrointestinal cancers, were among the topics UCSF surgeons, clinicians, and researchers discussed at the American College of Surgeon’s 2025 Clinical Congress in Chicago, Oct. 4 to Oct. 7.
Celebrating those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to belonging for all people.
UC San Francisco has named Laura Dannels, PhD, MBA, as its next chief human resources officer. She will serve as Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources for UCSF and Senior Vice President of Human Resources for UCSF Health.
UCSF Health is advancing a new chapter in its commitment to San Francisco by strengthening two long-standing community hospitals through targeted investments in facilities, technology, and operations — part of a $430 million, multi-year effort to keep care reliable, modern, and connected across the city.
When nearly 6 in 10 Americans feel under the weather, they’re more likely to turn to a pharmacist than a physician, 2024 national survey data show.
UCSF radiation oncologist David Raleigh, MD, PhD, studies the link between brain tumors and injectable birth control.
About 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure or hypertension have a form of the condition that is resistant to medication. These patients may have tried lifestyle changes or multiple medications at
Seven UCSF investigators are receiving the prestigious award for their research from the National Institutes of Health.
New research shows that the surrounding cells and tissues of the ovary play a crucial role in how eggs mature and how quickly fertility wanes.
UCSF’s Physical Therapy department debuts a new Women’s Health Residency Program this fall, which will include training on women’s bodies during and after (peri)menopause.
With the CDC, FDA, and states providing different guidance on COVID-19 vaccines, UCSF physicians weigh in about who should get the shot, when, and what insurance covers.
Advanced colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in young American men and the second highest worldwide. In the majority of these patients, as the cancer advances it metastasizes to
Generalized anxiety disorder affects 1 in 20 U.S. adults. Those with serious symptoms may isolate themselves to the point that they rarely leave their home.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals tied again as the best in Northern California for pediatric care in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals list.
UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.
Ahead of the 2025 Nobel Prize announcements, we take a look back at UCSF's Nobel laureates, their discoveries, and the UCSF research building on their work today.
For most people, IT is the place they call when their computer or Wi-Fi stops working. But, there’s more to it than meets the eye.
Vikram Rao, director of the UCSF Epilepsy Center, discusses why a third of seizure patients don’t respond to medication and the promising new surgical and technological treatments available.
Researchers found smoking marijuana was associated with significantly increased risk of asthma, including among people who have never used tobacco cigarettes, and may also be associated with chronic lung disease.
UCSF scientists discovered that an overlooked cell type in the brain plays a central role in healing traumatic brain injury. Understanding how it does this will lead to treatments for injuries that currently have only minimal interventions.
