UCSF News
Two UCSF Health Hospitals Among Nation’s Best in Quality, Safety
By Jess Berthold on
UCSF Health’s hospitals at Parnassus Heights and Mount Zion have both earned The Leapfrog Group’s 2023 Top Hospital award, a national distinction that only 6% of hospitals can claim.
How Infant Deaths and Flooding Shed Light on Climate Hazards
By Victoria Colliver on
UCSF and UC San Diego scientists are beginning to uncover the long-term public health impacts of recurring environmental hazards such as flooding, wildfires or extreme heat.
The ‘Priceless’ Treasures We Found Deep Inside the UCSF Archives
By Eric Brooks on
Come with us on a visit to the UCSF Library to look through their extensive Rare Book Archive, which includes some historic and "priceless" materials dating back centuries chronicling the very beginnings of health science and research.
Over 30 UCSF Scientists Honored for Highest Impact in Their Fields
By Levi Gadye on
Thirty-two UCSF scientists are among the most influential individuals in their respective fields, according to the most recent analysis of research citations by the science and intellectual property company, Clarivate.
How Artificial Intelligence Could Transform Health Care
By Victoria Colliver on
Bob Wachter comments on the potential of new generative artificial intelligence tools to transform the health care environment in a way previous technologies could not.
UCSF Staffer Enjoys Her ‘Best Years’ While Taking on Severe Mental Illness
By Lisa Cisneros on
This is the latest Internal Communications series highlighting those across UCSF with disabilities. We highlight a woman who works in IT who suffers from bipolar disorder.
$4M NIH Grant Will Teach Artificial Intelligence to Spot Cavities
By Laura López González on
The UC San Francisco School of Dentistry has received a $4 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to kickstart its clinical research program, in part by developing a new artificial intelligence tool to better detect cavities.
Accomplished UCSF Trauma Surgeon Surprised by Special San Francisco Honor
By Eric Brooks on
London Breed declared Nov. 2 "Dr. Andre Campbell Day" for his ongoing work in the community and commitment to San Francisco.
Can Health, Lifestyle Changes Protect Elders from Alzheimer’s?
By Suzanne Leigh on
Personalized health and lifestyle changes such as increased exercise and socializtion can delay or even prevent memory loss for higher-risk older adults.
From the First Bite, Our Sense of Taste Helps Pace Our Eating
By Robin Marks on
A previously unknown signaling cycle stemming from our sense of taste helps suppress our appetites.