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.