Understanding the science of stress has never seemed more important for our health. But according to UCSF’s Dr. Elissa Epel, not all stress is the same.

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.

Explore some of the research happening at UC that’s poised to deliver transformative benefits to the American people.

Research from UC San Francisco identified a protein associated with cognitive decline, and then designed a therapy to help neutralize its effect on the brain.

UCSF experts shed light on persistent cannabis myths.

A new study finds FDA-approved drugs that reverse the gene expression signatures associated with Alzheimer’s.

UC’s new Alumni Career Pathways dashboard shows where UC alums are working and how they’re helping fuel innovation and economic growth in California and nationwide.

Martin Kampman, recipient of the Byers Award for outstanding research by faculty members in the middle of their careers, describes how using CRISPR to tackle neurodegenerative diseases is yielding new treatments.

From the internet to the ozone layer, AI to the human genome, UC scientists have turned federal research funding into history-making, economy-boosting solutions.

Princeton Review and Money agree: UC campuses offer a stellar mix of academics, affordability and student outcomes, according to their newly issued annual lists.

Cardiologist Gregory Marcus answers questions about how much alcohol consumption is actually harmful to us.

All 10 UC campuses are among the best universities in the world in research impact, with eight among the top 25 public universities in the United States, according to the 2025-26 Best Global Universities ranking from U.S. News & World Report.