News Releases by Year
- December 21, 2005
New study examines how sense of smell affects mating and aggression in mice
- December 21, 2005
Physicians disciplined by state boards more likely to have displayed unprofessional behavior
- December 21, 2005
Research clarifies how brain replenishes memory-making molecules
- December 19, 2005
Hormone therapy goes on trial again in UCSF study of women in early menopause
- December 19, 2005
Neighborhoods may affect asthma, UCSF study finds
- December 16, 2005
Fire, Police Chiefs bring holiday cheer to UCSF Children's Hospital
- December 16, 2005
New classes for the public on medical discovery at UCSF
- December 14, 2005
Gladstone study links alzheimer's with toxic protein fragments
- December 14, 2005
Key brain antioxidant linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
- December 13, 2005
Study identifies key regulator of bone quality, suggests drug target
- December 12, 2005
UCSF events for January 2006
- December 7, 2005
New SF neuroscience research effort will help troops and veterans
- December 5, 2005
Research review finds tobacco scenes in movies boost teen smoking
- December 3, 2005
Gladstone Institutes ranks #1 in The Scientist survey of best places for postdocs to work
- December 2, 2005
Scientists directly view immune cells interacting to avert autoimmunity
- December 1, 2005
Gladstone researchers identify new drug target for Alzheimer's disease
- December 1, 2005
UCSF study finds nerve regeneration is possible in spinal cord injuries
- December 1, 2005
UCSF wins HHMI award for interdisciplinary graduate education
- November 30, 2005
Genetic key to growth of new arteries is identified
- November 29, 2005
Study hints at role of stem cell genes in testicular, breast cancers
- November 29, 2005
Former UCSF Nursing Dean Margretta Styles dies at age 75
- November 28, 2005
UCSF ARI World AIDS Day symposium
- November 28, 2005
Depressed heart patients skip medications, have elevated stress hormones
- November 28, 2005
UCSF and GE Healthcare announce cancer research collaboration
- November 28, 2005
QB3 "Inaugural event" features announcement of major partnerships between industry and UC Institute
- November 23, 2005
SF Fire and Police Chiefs to represent UCSF Children's Hospital at Macy's Union Square tree- lightin
- November 23, 2005
Scientists engineer bacteria to create living photographs
- November 22, 2005
Major new partnerships planned for UC Institute and Industry
- November 18, 2005
New VA HIV website designed to help vets, health care providers, general public
- November 16, 2005
SF Fire and Police Chiefs to represent UCSF Children's Hospital at Macy's Union Square Tree-Lighting
- November 10, 2005
Study finds billions of health insurance dollars used for administrative costs
- November 10, 2005
UCSF events for December 2005
- November 7, 2005
Study highlights the ramifications of medical misdiagnosis
- November 4, 2005
UCSF surgeon develops new spinal surgery technique
- November 4, 2005
The Scientist names Gladstone as one of the three best places to work in American academia
- November 2, 2005
New research finds children of lesbians thriving and equal to national norms
- October 31, 2005
UCSF scientists develop novel strategy for nerve repair
- October 26, 2005
UCSF "Twins and More" workshop for expectant parents
- October 24, 2005
Institute of Medicine elects Gladstone Director Warner Greene
- October 24, 2005
Study sheds light on signaling mechanism in stem cells, cancer
- October 24, 2005
Six UCSF faculty elected to Institute of Medicine
- October 21, 2005
UCSF celebrates its "Miracle Babies" on October 22
- October 18, 2005
Scientists zero in on memory-related proteins at the core of Alzheimer's disease
- October 18, 2005
African-American clinic patients' reactions to racism may affect their health outcomes
- October 17, 2005
Insurance company rewards to doctors and hospitals may not improve care
- October 12, 2005
Researchers disprove "fat redistribution syndrome" among men taking HIV drugs
- October 11, 2005
Researchers find a potential key to human immune suppression in space
- October 10, 2005
UCSF events for November 2005
- October 7, 2005
Gold nanoparticles show potential for noninvasive cancer treatment
- October 5, 2005
Fire, police chiefs to lead UCSF Children's Hospital benefit
- October 5, 2005
Colon cancer survivor to speak at public event on October 20
- October 5, 2005
"Taste for the Cure" breast cancer fundraiser October 15 - 23
- September 29, 2005
Science commentary highlights need for collaboration at local level in international HIV-prevention
- September 28, 2005
Smoking seems to increase brain damage in alcoholics
- September 26, 2005
UCSF and USDA agree to settlement
- September 22, 2005
"Noise" affects how brain directs body to move
- September 20, 2005
Stem cell ethical guidelines must be strengthened, UCSF team says
- September 15, 2005
Go bananas for UCSF pediatrics AIDS research at Kezar September 18
- September 15, 2005
High-vegetable diet linked to protection against pancreatic cancer
- September 15, 2005
Tobacco industry weakened pesticide regulations, UCSF study shows
- September 14, 2005
UCSF events for October 2005
- September 14, 2005
Key strategy to limit managed care drug costs failing, survey shows
- September 13, 2005
UCSF Osher Lifelong Learning classes begin in October
- September 12, 2005
CIRM awards $2.4 million training
- September 12, 2005
Women with artial fibrillation face a higher risk of ischemic stroke than men
- September 12, 2005
UCSF launches Institute for Stem Cell and Tissue Biology
- September 12, 2005
Gladstone researchers hone in on differentiation of heart stem cells
- September 12, 2005
Gladstone Institutes' Conklin lab assists with exploratorium stem cell exhibit
- September 9, 2005
Old drug shows new promise for Huntington's disease
- September 9, 2005
"Ephedra-free" dietary supplements pose potential health risks
- September 1, 2005
UCSF study finds signaling link in fruit fly nervous system may point to target for treating neurode
- August 31, 2005
UCSF team advances probe of neural stem cell-brain tumor link
- August 24, 2005
New type of rejection blocker protects kidneys after transplant
- August 12, 2005
San Francisco VA looking for participants for Alzheimer's study
- August 11, 2005
Lifestyle and diet may stop or reverse prostate cancer progression
- August 11, 2005
Public is invited to panel on stem cell science, Sept. 20
- August 10, 2005
UCSF events for September 2005
- August 10, 2005
Back-to-back use of two drugs shows strong osteoporosis benefit
- August 9, 2005
Standardized guidelines improve outcomes in stroke care
- August 9, 2005
UCSF audiologists develop interactive system to improve listening
- August 8, 2005
UCSF cardiology staff to train in virtual surgery lab
- August 4, 2005
Assisted living and in-home care increase as nursing home beds decline
- August 1, 2005
Omega-6 fatty acids cause prostate tumor cell growth in culture; potential drug target identified
- August 1, 2005
UCSF study finds English proficiency a major hurdle in patient comprehension
- July 26, 2005
Virtual colonoscopy reveals diseases outside the colon, as well
- July 25, 2005
$1 million grant from John A. Hartford Foundation awarded to UCSF Geriatric Nursing Center
- July 21, 2005
Unprecedented industry-backed laws limit public safety, study shows
- July 18, 2005
Gene strongly linked to Type 2 diabetes and obesity
- July 14, 2005
Discovery of T-cell "traffic control" boosts new drug promise
- July 12, 2005
UCSF events for August 2005
- July 12, 2005
Researchers identify genes associated with lung transplant rejection; Results could lead to more sen
- July 8, 2005
UCSF Medical Center & Children's Hospital named to U.S. News "America's Best Hospitals" list
- July 7, 2005
UCSF medical experts offer tips to runners in July 31 Marathon
- June 27, 2005
Pioneer in biotech research and drug development appointed to UCSF faculty
- June 23, 2005
UCSF one of top universities in NIH research funding
- June 18, 2005
Non-invasive MRI technique distinguishes between Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia
- June 15, 2005
"Silenced" gene suggests greater risk and a possible diagnostic marker for African-Americans with pr
- June 13, 2005
UCSF Medical Center receives distinguished stroke center certification
- June 9, 2005
10th Annual UCSF Children's Hospital transplant picnic, June 11
- June 9, 2005
Nationally renowned physician- scientist named chair of UCSF Department of OB/GYN
- June 8, 2005
UCSF events for July 2005
- June 8, 2005
Seminars to educate transplant recipients about skin cancer risk
- June 3, 2005
Researchers demonstrate use of gold nanoparticles for cancer detection
- May 27, 2005
UCSF public event on May 31 recognizes "No Tobacco Day"
- May 26, 2005
Focus on complementary care at Lesbian Health Conference, June 18
- May 24, 2005
Study shows Philip Morris pursued tobacco regulation to enhance its image
- May 23, 2005
San Francisco teachers, UCSF scientists to celebrate joint work in K-12
- May 20, 2005
Bone marrow patients celebrate life after transplant on Saturday, May 21
- May 20, 2005
Alzheimer's Association, Gladstone Institutes of Neurological Disease join to host symposium
- May 20, 2005
Narcotic drugs effective for severe, chronic pain in older patients
- May 18, 2005
Researchers compare kidney function tests and find a more accurate predictor of elder mortality
- May 9, 2005
UCSF events for June 2005
- May 9, 2005
UCSF Mini Medical School offers public course on "Frontiers of Medicine" in June
- May 4, 2005
Newly discovered genetic disease sheds light on body's water balance
- April 26, 2005
Study: Glucose byproduct may prevent brain damage & impairment after diabetic coma
- April 19, 2005
Intergenerational pen pals will share stories of growth and change
- April 14, 2005
New treatment 'roadmap' improves odds for unusual brain aneurysm
- April 13, 2005
Study challenges current treatment for mild asthma
- April 12, 2005
Gladstone investigator Steve Finkbeiner wins Hereditary Disease Foundation's Lieberman award
- April 12, 2005
UCSF events for May 2005
- April 11, 2005
Workshops across San Francisco May 17 - 24 will mark California Women's Health Month
- April 11, 2005
Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease appoints new director: Deepak Srivastava
- April 8, 2005
Preventive health care classes for older adults begin
- April 6, 2005
Less cognitive impairment seen in women taking drug for osteoporosis
- April 5, 2005
Grateful family is a fundraising powerhouse for the UCSF Bone Marrow transplant unit
- April 4, 2005
Teens believe oral sex is safer, more acceptable to peers
- March 31, 2005
Gladstone Institutes building honored with San Francisco Business Times Best New Office award
- March 28, 2005
Specialized treatment improves mental health for depressed African American and Latino seniors
- March 21, 2005
Two UCSF scientists receive top funding honor from medical institute
- March 14, 2005
National Medal awarded to UCSF Chancellor at White House ceremony
- March 11, 2005
UCSF Chancellor is one of three Bay Area scientists to receive top honor at White House ceremony on
- March 10, 2005
Broadway stars to shine at UCSF "Raising Hope" gala on March 14
- March 7, 2005
"Women, Poverty and HIV" is focus
- March 7, 2005
Tobacco industry pays scientists to challenge secondhand smoke's link to infant death risk
- March 2, 2005
UCSF events for April 2005
- March 1, 2005
Older doctors specializing in high volume screening mammography deliver more accurate results
- February 24, 2005
UCSF launches DC Center to improve drug safety and effectiveness
- February 22, 2005
"Deep brain" patients gather to share their stories at reunion
- February 18, 2005
Computer reduces wait for women with urinary tract infections
- February 15, 2005
Bishop named winner of national Medal of Science
- February 14, 2005
Diagnosis of prions in patients should utilize novel strategy, team says
- February 11, 2005
UCSF professor to give presentation on Social Security privatization
- February 11, 2005
Gladstone Institutes rank high in the scientist survey of best places for postdocs
- February 10, 2005
SF Fire Chief, firefighters at UCSF's Children's Heart Day on February 14
- February 4, 2005
UCSF events for March 2005
- February 2, 2005
UCSF offers "Heart to Heart" seminars for public
- February 1, 2005
Brain tumor treatment can vary greatly, according to new JAMA study
- January 21, 2005
Vacaville residents to honor kidney transplant donor
- January 18, 2005
Controversial drug shown to act on brain protein to cut alcohol use
- January 18, 2005
"Twins or More" free workshop for expectant parents, February 12
- January 12, 2005
Tobacco industry continues to undercut research linking cigarettes and cancer
- January 11, 2005
UCSF Osher Lifelong Learning classes begin in February
- January 7, 2005
UCSF events for February 2005
- January 4, 2005
Study: Sexual behavior not influenced by increasing young women's access to "morning after pill"
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