Researcher Joseph DeRisi discusses the future of diagnosing rare diseases at the inaugural session of UCSF's quarterly public lecture series.

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From Boston’s snowy streets to UCSF’s innovative programs, Brian’s journey reflects the heart of UCSF’s mission: to serve, to collaborate, and to uplift.

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Every summer, UCSF medical students organize and lead immersive, hands-on learning experiences for Bay Area high school students. From exploring pig brain dissections to demystifying immunology, these programs are planting the seeds of curiosity and mentorship in medicine.

What if aging in the brain could be reversed, not just slowed? UCSF scientists discovered a single protein that accelerates memory loss and cognitive decline. tiny.ucsf.edu/vGJ3gV

We look forward to seeing you at our 10 year anniversary symposium Tues., August 19th ""A Decade of Impact: Celebrating @atulbutte.bsky.social & BCHSI@10." Full agenda is up! calendar.ucsf.edu/event/a-deca... @ucsfhealth.bsky.social @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social @ucsfmedicine.bsky.social

👏 The rankings are in! We’re proud to be among the nation’s #BestHospitals — and the No. 1 hospital in California and San Francisco, according to @usnews.com! 🎉

Backed by a $100M gift from Joan and Sandy Weill, UCSF and @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social @stanford-cancer.bsky.social are launching Weill Cancer Hub West, a $200M initiative in team science to accelerate cancer research and improve care over the next decade.

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The simplest tasks of joy and awe can measurably improve people’s emotional well-being and attitudes toward life, according to a new UCSF study.

FCM's @apriljbell.bsky.social, Director of GirlxLab, was highlighted on @kcbsradio.bsky.social's coverage of the anniversary of the Dobbs’ decision. She discusses her ongoing digital storytelling project featuring Black women sharing their experiences with #abortion. More at girlxlab.ucsf.edu

Type 2 diabetes puts millions at risk for heart and kidney disease. UCSF research shows the newest recommended drugs for diabetes — including semaglutide (Ozempic) — aren’t reaching enough patients. tiny.ucsf.edu/6mEccJ

Congrats to graduating RadOnc Residents - med & physics! "A major milestone from wearing the hat of a trainee, to holding responsibilities & privileges of caring for our patients." - Catherine Park, Chair, Drs. Ke Sheng, Barcellos-Hoff, Braunstein, Boreta, Vasudevan @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social

Save the Date!🗓️

Our annual CME conference returns to Honolulu March 10 – 14, 2026.

Join us to enhance your practice in paradise with our world-class speakers and hands-on learning labs (EKG, ultrasound, airway). Registration is now open: direc.to/niVw

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Generative AI, particularly large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, offer a promising alternative to existing translation tools. In a recent study, GPT-4 outperformed Google Translate in Chinese and Russian translations, though both tools showed similar performance in Spanish. Read more:

UCSF’s Arnold Kriegstein, MD, PhD and Li Wang, PhD took a closer look at gene expression in the growing human brain and found sets of genes that could help explain autism and even adult brain cancer – revealing new possibilities for future therapies. tiny.ucsf.edu/8EHYHf @ucsfmedicine.bsky.social

In 2024, we found countless moments of joy and connection through in-person events and opportunities for socialization and collaboration. It is in these moments that we feel most energized and are reminded of why we work at UCSF, because when we come together there’s no limit to what we can achieve.