The Finlayson family, a man, woman and 4 kids, poses for a photograph in front of a mountain landscape.
UC San Francisco |

Two daughters, a rare blood disorder and a fairytale cure

UCSF Benioff Oakland helps 90% of kids with beta thalassemia end transfusions.
Illustration with whiteboard markers of a little cartoon agitated by itch and how the nervous system works on a whiteboard
UC San Francisco |

Could the neurons that make you scratch be the solution for your itch?

Scientists discover a role for the nervous system in keeping itch and allergy under control.
A woman with a long ponytail holds a baby and looks out the window with a trouble expression on her face
UC San Francisco |

Will a pill help new moms bounce back from postpartum depression?

Margo Pumar, medical director of perinatal psychiatry at UCSF, on what families need to know about a new drug called zuranolone.
Flat-style illustration showing 2 long rectangular test strips in blue and white on a light yellow background
UC San Francisco |

Can a simple fentanyl test curb San Francisco’s overdose crisis?

UC San Francisco professor Tessa Rife-Pennington shares how expanding access to fentanyl test strips could help drug users prevent overdose.
E. Tendayi Achiume, African American woman, poses outside, arms crossed, next to a redwood
UC Newsroom |

One in four MacArthur ‘geniuses’ this year has UC bona fides

UC-affiliated experts are a perennial presence on the esteemed annual list of MacArthur Fellows.
A woman wearing a face shield gives a shot to a young man wearing a face mask
UC San Francisco |

New COVID-19 vaccines: Is it worth the shot?

Will updated vaccines work against the latest “scariant” and 11 other questions answered.
A white woman injecting her midsection
UC San Francisco |

Are the newest weight loss drugs too good to be true?

What you need to know about Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro
A colorful banner featuring portraits of Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, Anita Casavantes Bradford, Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz, and Olivia Graeve
UC Newsroom |

Celebrating UC changemakers: Meet 10 Latino leaders creating a more equitable future for us all

Across disciplines as diverse as education, science, medicine, engineering, law, business and politics, Latino leaders from the University of California are helping to create a more equitable future for all.
Colorful image of the microbiome as seen under a microscope (looks like fabrics from a rug)
UC San Francisco |

Gene editing of microbiome may help prevent asthma in children

Breakthrough CRISPR technology could also target ulcerative colitis, periodontal disease and multiple sclerosis.
A researcher holding a piece of medical equipment
UC San Francisco |

Can an artificial kidney finally free patients from dialysis?

The Kidney Project proves its bioreactor can keep kidney cells alive for at least one week.
Australian football players collide over ball
UC San Francisco |

New concussion headset shows when it’s safe to return to play

UC San Francisco-patented device finds resuming sports should be delayed for several days after symptoms have resolved.
An illustration of skin care products
UCSF |

Which skin care products do we really need?

Skin care is big business — just ask the multibillion-dollar beauty industry. But does it truly take a cabinet full of pricey products to keep our skin healthy?
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