Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A student focuses intently as he operates one arm of a many-armed robot, while a teacher watches

The future is robotic surgery. These students get a front-row seat

UC San Francisco

August 28, 2025

UCSF is the first university to certify medical students as bedside assistants for robotic surgeries, giving the next generation of surgeons a head start in a burgeoning field.

Take a tour of your thoughts with the 'Glass Brain'

The Glass Brain is kind of like it sounds. It’s a colorful, 3-D window into all the mysterious activities that light up the brain.

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Robots help stroke victims rehab

Patients regain motor control through technology developed by an engineering grad student.

When the Dalai Lama asks you to make an app...

Inspired by her work with the spiritual leader, Eve Ekman has created an app to help health care workers avoid burnout.

Student entrepreneur brings light to South African school children

New business donates 300 lanterns to electricity-deprived sections of the country.