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Dec 3, 2024 · Through our singular focus, we’re leading revolutions in health. Spanning the Bay. With more than 20 locations throughout San Francisco and beyond, UC San Francisco is an industry of its own, contributing greatly to the intellectual vigor and economic vitality of …
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Congratulations on your decision to apply to UC San Francisco! UCSF is the leading university exclusively focused on health. The University comprises top-ranked professional schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy; as well as a graduate division with world-renowned programs in basic science, social/populational sciences and physical therapy.
Working at UCSF | UC San Francisco
UC San Francisco is virtually an industry of its own. As a growing organization comprised of the university campus, UCSF Health, and UCSF-affiliated hospitals, we are one of the largest employers in the region. We invite you to explore one of …
I’m a Microplastics Researcher. Here’s How To Limit Their Dangers
Feb 27, 2024 · What are microplastics made of? It depends on where they come from. Since microplastics are typically from the breakdown of plastics, they can be made of chemicals that may be familiar to people – like BPA (bisphenol A), which used to be popular for use in baby bottles until a consumer boycott; or “forever chemicals” like phthalates that you might find in cosmetics or PFAS ...
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Mission Bay. UCSF Mission Bay is a teaching, research and clinical care campus with a daily population of about 3,500 UCSF faculty, staff, students, patients and other visitors.
COVID-19 Masks: Expert Tips for What You Should (and Shouldn’t) …
Aug 13, 2024 · Face masks remain crucial in preventing the spread of COVID-19, even with vaccine availability. The decision to wear masks depends on vaccination status, risk factors, and local hospitalizations. Medical N95, KN95, or KF94 masks offer the best protection.
How this ‘Switchable’ CAR-T Therapy Sets its Sights on Deadly …
Nov 6, 2024 · In June, UCSF treated its first patient with E-SYNC, its first homegrown CAR-T therapy, one of the first to show promise in treating certain types of brain cancers. This story builds on previous coverage to provide an overview of CAR-T therapy, accessibility and future horizons of applications in cancer and other illnesses like HIV.
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Clinical. UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus 505 Parnassus Ave. San Francisco, CA 94143 (415) 476-1000. UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion 1600 Divisadero St.
40 Years of AIDS: A Timeline of the Epidemic | UC San Francisco
Jun 4, 2021 · The CDC uses the term acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) for the first time on September 24. The City and County of San Francisco, working closely with UCSF health professionals at SFGH, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and others, develops the San Francisco “model of care,” which emphasizes patient centered care that included home and community-based services.
A Cure for Multiple Sclerosis? Scientists Say Within Our Lifetime
Jun 12, 2024 · A generation ago, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was a guarantee of a debilitating disease that would leave the patient wheelchair bound, and worse. Follow UCSF’s role in what some call the golden age of MS research and care.