News Releases by Year
- November 6, 2009
Killing in war associated with PTSD and behavioral and adjustment problems
- November 6, 2009
UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Children's Hospital change visitor policy to limit spread of H1N1 flu
- November 5, 2009
UCSF forum launches UC Global Health Institute, reports state impact
- November 5, 2009
Federal stimulus funds support studies geared to improving HIV care and prevention
- November 5, 2009
Physical education key to improving health in low-income adolescents
- November 2, 2009
Heart disease effects perceived as more acute by people with PTSD
- November 2, 2009
Aga Khan University & UCSF form partnership to help underprivileged
- October 28, 2009
UCSF diabetes, brain tumor stem cell grants to drive development of therapies
- October 27, 2009
UCSF and Gladstone Institutes among best places to work in academia
- October 26, 2009
$6.5 million gift to UCSF from Irwin and Joan Jacobs for head and neck cancer research
- October 26, 2009
Seed fund for UC bioscience companies launches at Mission Bay
- October 23, 2009
Media briefing: UCSF police respond about officer death
- October 22, 2009
UCSF wins consumer choice award for San Francisco hospitals
- October 20, 2009
PTSD increases risk of death one year after surgery
- October 20, 2009
Experts issue call to reconsider screening for breast cancer and prostate cancer
- October 13, 2009
Kaiser, UCSF awarded $25 million from NIH to build resource for genetic research
- October 12, 2009
Five UCSF scientists named to Institute of Medicine
- October 9, 2009
“Women, Violence and HIV” symposium at UCSF on October 12
- October 8, 2009
UCSF to lead new NIH-funded consortium for studying immune disorders
- October 6, 2009
Actress Kathleen Turner to visit UCSF for overview of arthritis research
- October 6, 2009
Prion study reveals first direct information about the protein's molecular structure
- October 5, 2009
News conference with new UCSF Nobel laureate: Watch the video
- October 5, 2009
News conference this morning: UCSF scientist wins Nobel Prize
- October 5, 2009
UCSF scientist receives Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- October 2, 2009
UCSF Orthopaedic Institute at Mission Bay opens for patients, research and education
- October 2, 2009
UCSF to host kick-off event for Macy’s tree lighting with Barry Zito
- October 1, 2009
Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with mental health diagnoses use more VA medical services
- October 1, 2009
Media tour: grand opening of new UCSF Orthopaedic Institute
- October 1, 2009
Estrogen link in male aggression sheds new light on sex-specific behaviors
- September 30, 2009
Cardiac stem cell trial seeks to treat some heart attack patients
- September 29, 2009
Revolutionary statewide UC collaboration targets breast cancer
- September 29, 2009
UCSF Announces Expanded BreastCancerTrials.org Website
- September 28, 2009
Universal screening lowers risk of severe jaundice in infants
- September 24, 2009
UCSF scientists awarded NIH research awards encouraging innovation
- September 22, 2009
Private umbilical cord banking not cost-effective, UCSF research shows
- September 17, 2009
In terms of physical limitations, people in pain seem decades older than their actual ages
- September 17, 2009
UCSF names Sam Hawgood as new dean of School of Medicine
- September 17, 2009
Photoswitches shed light on “burst swimming” in zebrafish
- September 16, 2009
UCSF scientists illuminate how microRNAs drive tumor progression
- September 16, 2009
San Francisco forum aims to open dialogue on incontinence
- September 13, 2009
UCSF researchers program cells to be remote-controlled by light
- September 10, 2009
First stem cell clinical trial for treating brain's "communication highway" to begin
- September 9, 2009
Prions found in feces of deer asymptomatic for chronic wasting disease
- September 7, 2009
Researchers restore missing protein in rare genetic brain disorder
- September 3, 2009
New research strategy for understanding drug resistance in leukemia
- September 2, 2009
Special event focuses on abundant life through faith, health & community
- September 1, 2009
Study reveals benefit of adult stem cells for acute lung injury
- August 31, 2009
High HIV infection rate among Soweto Township gays
- August 24, 2009
Some skin cancer may be mediated by primary cilia activity
- August 24, 2009
Some brain tumors may be mediated by tiny filament on cells
- August 21, 2009
UCSF researchers identify two key pathways in adaptive response
- August 17, 2009
UCSF/Stanford team finds labor induction need not increase cesarean risk
- August 13, 2009
First human gene implicated in regulating length of human sleep
- August 11, 2009
UCSF and Hill Physicians form new health care option for San Francisco
- August 5, 2009
UCSF statement regarding CNA demonstration on 8-05-09
- August 5, 2009
Biography of Susan Desmond-Hellmann
- August 4, 2009
Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with mental health problems have higher heart disease risk
- July 29, 2009
UCSF researchers identify new drug target for Kaposi's Sarcoma
- July 29, 2009
UCSF Children's Hospital to honor transplant patients at "circus" picnic
- July 28, 2009
San Francisco supervisors approve helipad at UCSF Mission Bay Hospital
- July 27, 2009
UCSF team focuses on patient safety in ambulatory care system
- July 23, 2009
UCSF launches medication consultation service in Fresno
- July 16, 2009
Mental health problems seen in more than one third of first-time VA patients who served in Iraq or Afghanistan
- July 16, 2009
UCSF Medical Center named one of top 10 hospitals nationwide and best in Bay Area
- July 15, 2009
UCSF researchers help crack parasite genome, identify drug leads
- July 15, 2009
Incubator network created at Mission Bay to support new biotechs
- July 13, 2009
Maintaining or increasing physical activity slows cognitive decline in elders
- July 13, 2009
PTSD linked with almost double dementia risk, study finds
- July 8, 2009
Stem cells' "suspended" state preserved by key step, scientists report
- July 7, 2009
Study finds job programs protect public health during periods of recession
- July 2, 2009
Study identifies how tamoxifen stimulates uterine cell growth & cancer
- July 2, 2009
Perfect pitch study offers window into influences of nature and nurture
- July 1, 2009
MS study offers theory for why repair of brain’s wiring fails
- June 29, 2009
Early heart attack therapy with bone marrow extract improves cardiac function
- June 29, 2009
New biomarker method could increase the number of diagnostic tests for cancer
- June 26, 2009
Mercy Medical Center and UCSF collaborate to improve cancer care
- June 25, 2009
Stress and burnout found among nation's immigration judges
- June 24, 2009
UCSF commentators call for health reform to revitalize primary care
- June 24, 2009
Women's sexual activity in later years influenced by partner issues, UCSF study shows
- June 17, 2009
UCSF Children’s Hospital ranked among best nationwide in nine pediatric specialties
- June 17, 2009
UCSF partners with NFL to offer spine treatment to retired players
- June 15, 2009
UCSF and Abbott launch viral discovery center at Mission Bay
- June 15, 2009
Memories may be formed throughout the day, not just while sleeping
- June 12, 2009
Prostate cancer test improves prediction of disease course
- June 10, 2009
Kickoff event: UCSF Children's Hospital partners with SF botanical garden
- June 8, 2009
Sacramento forum to focus on impact of global health on California
- June 7, 2009
Enzyme is culprit in neuronal death after stroke and brain trauma
- June 3, 2009
HIV cardiovascular risk equal to risk from diabetes, study finds
- June 2, 2009
UCSF celebrates grand opening of Helen Diller Family Cancer Research Building at Mission Bay
- June 1, 2009
I-SPY trial offers key insights into locally advanced breast cancer
- May 28, 2009
Cancer research partnership between UCSF, MMRF to drive drug development
- May 28, 2009
UCSF discovers new glucose-regulating protein linked with diabetes
- May 26, 2009
MAY 30 seminar educates families with inherited heart rhythm disorders
- May 19, 2009
Mobile technology forum explores solutions for global health
- May 19, 2009
Quality measures improve outcomes more than hospital volume alone
- May 18, 2009
UCSF creates fast, affordable tool for finding gene 'on-off' switches
- May 18, 2009
Clinical trial launched to improve diabetes management in Chinese Americans
- May 12, 2009
Omega-3 fatty acids from plants are unlikely prostate cancer risk, study finds
- May 8, 2009
UCSF hosts public forum on next decade of NIH women’s health research
- May 7, 2009
Susan Desmond-Hellmann named UC San Francisco chancellor
- May 6, 2009
UCSF study shows asthma self-management programs improve drug adherence, disease control
- May 6, 2009
UCSF study shows attitudes toward tobacco industry linked to smoking behavior
- May 5, 2009
UCSF neurologist, former Congressman Gephardt to discuss issues at health care forum
- May 4, 2009
Children with acid reflux more likely to have poor dental health
- May 1, 2009
Five UCSF scientists elected to National Academy of Sciences
- May 1, 2009
UC President announces recommended candidates for Chancellors of UC Davis, UC San Francisco
- April 30, 2009
Cancer-causing virus associated with higher risk of new HIV infection
- April 29, 2009
Glutamate identified as predictor of disease progression in multiple sclerosis
- April 29, 2009
New therapy based on magnetic stimulation shows promise for non-drug treatment for migraine
- April 28, 2009
Firefly project features live dramatic reading of letters between patients and teenage pen pals
- April 24, 2009
Global health experts release new guidance on malaria elimination
- April 23, 2009
UCSF HIV/AIDS training program successfully promotes diversity
- April 23, 2009
Play to explore experiences of chronically ill and hospitalized teens
- April 23, 2009
UCSF ranks fifth in new "U.S. News" survey on best medical schools
- April 16, 2009
Pelosi to tour UCSF Mission Bay and Gladstone Institutes, to speak at press conference April 17
- April 16, 2009
Worms control lifespan at high temperatures, UCSF study finds
- April 15, 2009
UCSF, Stanford study reveals neural networks targeted in brain diseases
- April 14, 2009
UCSF to award its highest honor to four civic and scientific leaders
- April 13, 2009
UCSF rises to second among top universities in NIH funding
- April 13, 2009
UCSF team closer to creating safe embryonic-like stem cells
- April 8, 2009
Scientists identify key gene that protects against leukemia
- April 6, 2009
Colon cancer screening targets wrong elders, study finds
- March 30, 2009
New strategy developed to diagnose melanoma
- March 30, 2009
Most teens do not get recommended preventive care, UCSF study finds
- March 24, 2009
UCSF summit empowers young women to be next generation of leaders
- March 17, 2009
Moderate drinking apparently beneficial even after other factors accounted for
- March 17, 2009
Nationwide Alzheimer's study completes genomic analysis phase
- March 13, 2009
UCSF Medical Center receives $125 million gift to build new hospital
- March 12, 2009
Scientists create mouse model of melanoma that generates hope for the use of targeted therapies
- March 12, 2009
Team recommends greater cultural awareness in end-of-life care for Latino patients
- March 12, 2009
UCSF transgender HIV prevention center funded to provide primary care information
- March 10, 2009
Barriers to adoption of electronic personal health records outlined
- March 9, 2009
Metabolic syndrome linked to women's cognitive impairment risk
- March 5, 2009
UCSF begins clinical trial of incision-free obesity treatment
- March 4, 2009
High blood pressure linked to earlier death among African-American breast cancer patients
- March 3, 2009
Using hair to manage HIV/AIDS and predict treatment success
- March 2, 2009
Study sheds light on angiogenesis inhibitors, points to limitations, solutions
- February 26, 2009
Effective mentoring critical to HIV/AIDS research efforts
- February 23, 2009
UCSF Gallo study finds hormone disorder drug could help drinkers stay sober
- February 17, 2009
Statins pay off on a health-policy level, UCSF study finds
- February 13, 2009
News Briefing: Cochlear implant test for Iraqi boy who underwent surgery to restore his hearing
- February 12, 2009
UCSF symposium considers biomedical approaches to HIV/AIDS prevention
- February 9, 2009
Drug discovery short-circuits cancer growth
- February 5, 2009
UCSF dental clinic offers free cleanings for "Give Kids a Smile Day"
- January 30, 2009
Alert: UCSF Children's Hospital reports fundraising scam
- January 30, 2009
UCSF receives tentative renewal of major stem cell training grant
- January 30, 2009
Study explores underuse of interpreters in hospitals
- January 29, 2009
Perceptions and experiences of homeless youth vary by race, UCSF study shows
- January 29, 2009
Women’s appointment training workshop offered at UCSF
- January 28, 2009
Weight loss reduces incontinence in obese women, UCSF study shows
- January 27, 2009
CDC recognizes UCSF's research as critical to HIV prevention
- January 23, 2009
Children with inflammatory bowel disease have surprisingly high folate levels, study finds
- January 23, 2009
Cancer-causing gene discovery suggests new therapies
- January 22, 2009
First study to test real-world effects of stun gun use raises questions about safety
- January 22, 2009
UCSF finds potential new antibody treatment for autoimmune diseases
- January 16, 2009
Iraqi boy undergoes surgery to restore hearing
- January 15, 2009
UCSF VA researchers call drug company deceptions typical
- January 12, 2009
UCSF researchers use new tools to move in on cancer susceptibility genes
- January 6, 2009
UCSF and Muhimbili University launch initiative to strengthen Tanzanian health workforce
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