Archive: Blood Stem Cell, Leukemia Link Illuminated in UCSF-Led Study
A UCSF-led team has discovered at least one key reason why blood stem cells are susceptible to developing the genetic mutations that can lead to adult leukemia.
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Archive: Health impact of Gulf Coast oil spill hazardous but improving
The oil spill along the United States Gulf Coast poses health risks to volunteers, fishermen, clean-up workers and members of coastal communities, according to a new commentary by UCSF researchers who spent time in the region and are among the first to look into health problems caused by the oil spill. The good news, the authors say, is that one of the risk factors, coastal air quality, is improving now that the oil leak has been stopped.
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Archive: UC Appoints Associate Vice Provost for UC Education Abroad Program
Jean-Xavier Guinard, previously a professor at UC Davis, has been named associate vice provost and executive director of the UC Education Abroad Program.
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Archive: Mutant mouse reveals potential genetic pathway for alcoholism
A mutation found in a mouse gene that also appears in humans might provide new insights into the genetic roots of alcoholism, according to a study led by researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center and UCSF. The study appears in the August 12, 2010, edition of “<i>PLoS Genetics</i>.”
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Archive: Call for Abstracts for Health Disparities Research Symposium
Faculty who would like to present their research findings at UCSF’s fourth annual Health Disparities Research Symposium on October 22, have until September 8 to submit abstracts for consideration.
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Archive: UCSF nursing dean quoted in Philadelphia Inquirer
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Archive: UCSF study showing weight loss reduces hot flashes receives media coverage
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Archive: UCSF study on increased emergency room visits receives regional, national press
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Archive: UCSF Masters Program in Global Health Sciences Popularity Surges
Eighteen students recently graduated from a program designed to prepare students and practitioners for leadership careers in international health policy, health care, and health research and development.
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Archive: Proteins Linked with Alzheimer's, Other Neurodegenerative Diseases Found to Clump in Normal Aging
In neurodegenerative diseases, clumps of insoluble proteins appear in patients’ brains. These aggregates contain proteins that are unique to each disease, such as amyloid beta in Alzheimer’s disease, but they are intertwined with small amounts of many other insoluble proteins that are normally present in a soluble form in healthy young individuals.
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Archive: UCSF Professor Reflects on Holy Month of Ramadan
During Ramadan, which begins around August 11, UCSF faculty member Jess Ghannam, who is part of the newly created Council of Campus Climate, Culture and Inclusion, hopes that the campus community will take the time learn more about Islam.
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Archive: UCSF Psychiatrist to Moderate Discussion with Rosalynn Carter
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who received the UCSF Medal in 2003, will speak about mental health issues at the Commonwealth Club of California this Friday, Aug. 13.
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Archive: Tooth Enamel: Nature’s Crowning Achievement
Stefan Habelitz, an engineer and materials scientist, is blazing a new research trail by investigating tooth enamel in the UCSF School of Dentistry's Marshall Lab, where researchers fruitfully focus on every facet of teeth, knowing they’re nothing to take for granted…
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Archive: UCSF-led team discovers familial link in rare childhood leukemia
A UCSF-led team has discovered a direct link between an inherited genetic mutation, a set of developmental abnormalities and a rare form of childhood leukemia called juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, or JMML.
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Archive: University Community Partnerships Council Seeks UCSF Member
Faculty, staff and students have until August 12 to apply to serve a two-year term on the University Community Partnerships Council.
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Archive: Jason Pomerantz joins Department of Surgery
New UCSF Faculty, August 2010
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Archive: UCSF Campus Wins Systemwide UC Ready Excellence in Mission Continuity Award
UCSF recently won the UC Ready Excellence in Mission Continuity Award for efforts to ensure that critical functions of the University can continue following a major disaster.
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Archive: UC Vice President Issues Statement on State Budget
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Archive: UCSF cholesterol study generates headlines across the country
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Archive: UCSF Raises Nearly $44,000 in AIDS Walk San Francisco
The UCSF contingent raised nearly $44,000 in AIDS Walk San Francisco -- finishing once again among the top 10 fundraising teams in the annual event.
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Archive: Surgery better than radiation, hormone treatments for some prostate cancer, study shows
Surgery for localized prostate cancer offers a significantly higher survival rate than either external-beam radiation or hormonal therapies, according to a new study led by researchers at UCSF.
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Archive: Human embryonic stem cells purified in new, rapid technique
UCSF researchers are reporting the first success in very rapidly purifying one type of embryonic stem cell from a mix of many different types of embryonic stem cells in the culture dish. The technique, which avoids the need to genetically alter the cells to distinguish them, is a key advance, the researchers say, for obtaining the appropriate cells for repairing specific damaged tissues.
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Archive: UCSF honors pediatric transplant patients at 15th annual picnic
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital will celebrate children and their families at the 15th annual Pediatric Transplant Picnic.
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Archive: UCSF Psychologist Witnesses White House Unveiling of National HIV/AIDS Strategy
Community psychologist Susan Kegeles’ longtime contribution to AIDS prevention was recognized by a recent visit to the White House, where she witnessed President Obama unveiling the National HIV/AIDS Strategy.
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Archive: Study recommends better care for terminally ill patients in emergency rooms
Hospital emergency departments need to be better adapted to the needs of terminally ill patients who are increasingly seeking palliative care in the emergency room, according to a study led by a physician at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.
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Archive: Are Higher Testosterone Levels Associated with Greater Heart Risk?
Testosterone in men has become a hot health topic. New studies, including one by UCSF researchers, now are sparking a controversy over the role of testosterone in heart disease.
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Archive: UCSF Transplant Team Challenges Stanford to a "Throw-down"
UCSF has challenged Stanford in a competition to register organ, eye and tissue donors that runs throughout the month of August.
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Archive: KCBS interview offers range of insights from chancellor
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Archive: Cholesterol levels in young adults predict risk of future heart disease
Young people with even modestly elevated cholesterol levels are more likely to develop coronary artery calcium and atherosclerosis later in life, according to a study by UCSF researchers.
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Archive: UCSF Pharmacy Student Drowns in Kings River
The UCSF School of Pharmacy is mourning the loss of Olga Beyn, a fourth-year doctor of pharmacy student who died Saturday in Fresno after drowning while rafting in Kings River.