Dec 10, 2024 · Through our singular focus, we’re leading revolutions in health. Spanning the Bay. With more than 20 locations throughout San Francisco and beyond, UC San Francisco is an industry of its own, contributing greatly to the intellectual vigor and economic vitality of …

Congratulations on your decision to apply to UC San Francisco! UCSF is the leading university exclusively focused on health. The University comprises top-ranked professional schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy; as well as a graduate division with world-renowned programs in basic science, social/populational sciences and physical therapy.

With more than 20 locations throughout San Francisco and beyond, UC San Francisco is an industry of its own, contributing greatly to the intellectual vigor and economic vitality of the City by the Bay.

Feb 27, 2024 · What are microplastics made of? It depends on where they come from. Since microplastics are typically from the breakdown of plastics, they can be made of chemicals that may be familiar to people – like BPA (bisphenol A), which used to be popular for use in baby bottles until a consumer boycott; or “forever chemicals” like phthalates that you might find in cosmetics or PFAS ...

Aug 13, 2024 · Face masks remain crucial in preventing the spread of COVID-19, even with vaccine availability. The decision to wear masks depends on vaccination status, risk factors, and local hospitalizations. Medical N95, KN95, or KF94 masks offer the best protection.

Nov 6, 2024 · In June, UCSF treated its first patient with E-SYNC, its first homegrown CAR-T therapy, one of the first to show promise in treating certain types of brain cancers. This story builds on previous coverage to provide an overview of CAR-T therapy, accessibility and future horizons of applications in cancer and other illnesses like HIV.

Jun 12, 2024 · A generation ago, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was a guarantee of a debilitating disease that would leave the patient wheelchair bound, and worse. Follow UCSF’s role in what some call the golden age of MS research and care.

Jan 22, 2025 · Researchers and clinicians at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences are working together to find better ways of monitoring, maintaining, and even enhancing brain health across the lifespan. From autism to anxiety to Alzheimer’s, neurological and psychiatric disorders are among the most complex health challenges we face today. New technologies for observing and interacting with the brain ...

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Dec 18, 2024 · Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic into the air, creating a form of air pollution that UC San Francisco researchers suspect may be causing respiratory and other illnesses.