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Leading the Way

At UC San Francisco, we are driven by the idea that when the best research, the best teaching and the best patient care converge, we can deliver breakthroughs that help heal the world.

Patient Care

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At UC San Francisco, we don’t just treat diseases, we treat individuals. We put our patients’ priorities at the center of our care, and strive for breakthrough discoveries so that we can improve people’s lives.

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Collaboration and Innovation

UC San Francisco is leading revolutions in health – and those revolutions often start in the lab. From basic science to clinical research, we are constantly pushing scientific boundaries and earning worldwide recognition for our discoveries.

Education

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Educating Health Sciences Professionals

At UC San Francisco, we encourage our students to approach health care issues with critical thinking and a spirit of inquiry. As tomorrow’s health and science leaders in training, UCSF students embody our passion for improving the human condition and pushing health care forward.

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UCSF News Office

UCSF News tells stories about the extraordinary work being done here every day and about the dedicated, passionate people behind it. Explore news stories and press releases, or access media resources.

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As the leading university focused exclusively on health, UC San Francisco is advancing health worldwide. Whether you contribute your time or your money, you are helping to progress knowledge in medicine and drive scientific breakthroughs to create a healthier world.

UCSF in the News

Media from across the country - and around the world - regularly cover news at UCSF. Below read some of the top coverage of UCSF's excellence and innovation. Subscribe to this feed »

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UCSF in the News

Recent Media Coverage

Diabetes Expenses have Decreased, but are Still High

Mind games: Do Mental Exercises Keep Your Brain Fit?

Brain Disease Research Gets Boost With UCSF's 'Brain Health Registry,' Combing The Internet For Subjects

For Tech Philanthropists, Charity May Begin with Analytics

How Online Gaming Could Help Neuroscientists Research Most Troubling Brain Disorders

Brains, Robots, and their Evolution

Children's Hospital Oakland gets a New Name

The Benioffs Give a Dose of Inspired Philanthropy

UCSF Doctor’s Brain Health Registry Could Dramatically Cut Research Costs

Tech Mogul Donates $100M to 2 Children's Hospitals

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Crowdsourced Data May Inaccurately Represent Some Population Groups

Rare Cells are ‘Window Into the Gut’ for the Nervous System

From Strands to Droplets: New Insights into DNA Control

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