For 2 Million Americans, the Future of Type 1 Diabetes Care is Now
UCSF research led to the first type 1 diabetes immunotherapy. Now, scientists are using stem cells and Tregs to find a functional cure.
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“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.
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Without the Right Tests, the Best Medicines Make No Difference
A policy paper argues that diagnostics are critical to modern medicine, but weak policies and low investment hold back their development and use.
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UCSF Heart Specialists Share Expertise at Annual Cardiology Conference
Cardiology experts from UCSF Health presented new research and clinical findings at the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Annual Scientific Session and Expo in New Orleans, March 28 to 30. The
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Can Pregnancy Risks Be Telegraphed in the Cellular Mom-Baby Link?
A new study by UCSF researchers who mapped the maternal-fetal interface, which is the boundary where the mother's uterus and the developing baby's placenta meet, has yielded some surprising findings with potential public health consequences.
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From Magic Mushrooms to LSD: A Peek Inside Medicine’s Psychedelic Promise
UCSF research shows psychedelics like psilocybin may treat depression, Parkinson’s, and addiction, offering new hope in clinical trials.
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New Spine Surgery Chief Shapes UCSF’s Status as Global Leader
Rajiv Sethi, MD, PhD, has been appointed chief of the UCSF Division of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, one of the nation’s premier spine programs. He has also been named co-director of the UCSF Spine
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What’s Driving the Rise in Red Tides That Threaten Human Health?
UCSF researchers are studying how climate change fuels toxic algal blooms, partnering with global and tribal communities to monitor health risks and protect food security.
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Scientists Discover How Multiple Sclerosis Kills Neurons
Researchers discover that the nerve cells that make us uniquely human are also uniquely vulnerable to dying during the waves of inflammation that occur in multiple sclerosis.
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Teen Reunites With UCSF Surgeon Who Saved Him as a Fetus, 18 Years Later
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Innovative UC Health Tool Leads to Better Blood Pressure Control
A special program developed by the University of California Health system and adopted at all six UC academic medical centers has been effective in reducing hypertension in patients and could be used by other health systems looking to standardize chronic disease care.
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This Could Be Why COVID and Flu Are So Dangerous to the Elderly
Why are the elderly so much more likely to get sick and hospitalized for pneumonia and COVID? UCSF scientists found that old lung cells overreact to infections, inviting immune attack and runaway inflammation.
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What Should Safer Social Media for Teens Look Like?
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More than 40 UCSF Scientists Are Among the World’s Most Cited
Forty-four UC San Francisco scientists have been named to the annual list of most “Highly Cited Researchers” for 2025 by the analytics company Clarivate.
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How the Immune System Triggers a Loss of Appetite
A new study traces the molecular pathway connecting the gut immune system to the brain during a parasitic infection, explaining how the immune system triggers a loss of appetite.
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How the Body Senses Cold Has Been a Mystery – Until Now
TRPM8, a key cold-sensing protein in nerve cells, activates to send “cold” signals to the brain when exposed to low temperatures or cooling sensations like menthol. New research from UCSF reveals how TRPM8 changes shape in response to cold, offering insights into cold sensitivity, pain conditions, and why birds are less sensitive to cold than mammals.
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Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them.
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That Minty-Fresh Feeling? Scientists Now Know How Our Bodies Feel Cold
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Exercise Can Lower Alzheimer’s Risk. Scientists May Have Discovered Why.
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Brian Smith to Retire as Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Brian Smith, UCSF’s ethics chief, will retire on August 1 after 11 years, leaving a legacy of institutional integrity and oversight across the university’s expansive research and clinical operations.
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Are Psychedelics Better than Antidepressants? New Study Says No
New research pits psychedelic-assisted therapy against traditional antidepressants in an unblinded study that presents a sobering viewpoint on the treatment's potential.
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Is Your Brain Aging Faster Than You Are? Sleep May Hold the Key
Poor sleep is associated with an increased risk for dementia, but many sleep studies have had inconsistent results. For the first time, used AI to analyze tiny electrical signals in the brain of 7,000 participants healthy participants to calculate “brain age." They find that dementia risk increases significantly when the brain age exceeds actual age.
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Michael Bishop, Nobel-Winning Cancer Researcher, Has Died at 90
Former UCSF Chancellor and Nobel-Prize winning cancer researcher, J. Michael Bishop, has died at the age of 90.
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J. Michael Bishop, Nobel Prize Winner for Cancer Research, Dies at 90
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UCSF Scientists Are Working To Detect the Earliest Signs of Schizophrenia — And Prevent It
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Haven’t Heard of Lynch Syndrome? You’re Not Alone.
The UCSF Lynch Syndrome Center is a leading Northern California clinic specializing in Lynch syndrome, a common genetic condition increasing the risk of colon cancer and other cancers. The center offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, advanced cancer screening, and cutting-edge treatments, including an NIH-funded vaccine trial, to nearly 1,000 patients.
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Scientists Create Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells Right in the Body
UCSF scientists found a precise way to turn on cancer-fighting immune cells inside the body. This more potent form of CAR-T has the potential to treat many more cancers.
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UCSF’s New Certification Raises Bar for Spine Surgery Excellence
UCSF’s neurological surgery and orthopaedic surgery departments have earned the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery. UCSF Health is one of only five hospitals in California to achieve this national certification.
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This Multiview AI Imaging Can Improve Cardiac Diagnostic Accuracy
Heart disease is the leading cause of adult death worldwide, making cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management a global health priority. An echocardiogram, or cardiac ultrasound, is one of the
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Inappropriate Antibiotic Use for COVID-19 Is Linked to Resistance
Azithromycin was used early in the pandemic to treat COVID-19 in patients and has continued to be used to fight respiratory illnesses. But a new UCSF-led study supports findings that show it isn't effective and that it has negative consequences.
