UC San Francisco |

Blood cell research turns personal

When Min Cho started researching protein translational mechanisms in blood cancers, it was just an abstract concept. His perspective changed when he was diagnosed with a rare blood disease.
UC Newsroom |

Regents to discuss UC Health governance

Trustees to consider recommendation for a UC Health oversight board.
UC Newsroom |

UC Health initiative cuts costs, improves quality

Program saved $70 million in first year, aims to save at least $150 million a year in coming years.
UC Berkeley |

The sleep-deprived brain can mistake friends for foes

Without enough shut-eye, a smile can look more like a scowl. And the price for that mistake can be high.
UC San Francisco |

A simple blood or urine test could catch prostate cancer risk early

Tests to gauge genetic risk ultimately will point to earlier, more precise diagnosis.
UC Berkeley |

How to grow back the back

Engineered cartilage surfaces hold promise for treating damaged spinal discs.
UCLA |

First successful heart transplant after using experimental artificial organ

Device is designed for use by smaller patients, buying time until a donor heart can be found.
UCLA |

Stem cell gene therapy holds promise for eliminating HIV infection

Method modifies immune cells to attack the virus and could be used to treat other diseases.
UC Santa Barbara |

A win-win-win-win

With $1.5 million in National Science Foundation funding, a group of researchers from UC Santa Barbara and partner institutions will study the effects of a novel way of eradicating schistosomiasis.
UCLA |

Bone-building protein stimulates bone stem cells

Study results could mean good news for people with osteoporosis or those with traumatic bone injuries.
UCLA |

Turning the tables on cancer

A new class of immunotherapies is enlisting the body's own immune system to fight cancer.

UC San Francisco |

Researchers launch landmark study of LGBTQ health

Framingham heart health study inspired efforts to track LGBTQ health trends.