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Congratulate Edward Chang, MD, Tom Kornberg, PhD, and Raul Andino-Pavlovsky on their recent election to the National Academy of Sciences! Membership in NAS is one of the highest honors bestowed on American scientists. tiny.ucsf.edu/yMVvM3

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In this year's Last Lecture, Dr. Binh An Phan reflects on how his family's sacrifices as they fled post-war Vietnam led to where he is today. “I see my family in my patients,” he says. "Only as part of a greater community can we truly be successful.” ucsfh.org/43nKJyy

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A team of neurologists led by UCSF scientists has developed a new scale for assessing damage caused by brain trauma that could overhaul the field of concussion medicine and help doctors better treat patients with both the least and most severe injuries. trib.al/I2AeU15

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A team of neurologists led by UCSF scientists has developed a new scale for assessing damage caused by brain trauma that could overhaul the field of concussion medicine and help doctors better treat patients with both the least and most severe injuries. trib.al/CIig8G8

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Social media might be making kids depressed. A @UCSFpeds study of 12,000 kids found that more screen time was associated with more depressive symptoms, while cyberbullying was associated with both suicide and substance use. Jason Nagata, MD tiny.ucsf.edu/nRSNMW

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What if we could treat genetic disease before birth? Researchers found that injecting medicine into amniotic fluid may prevent spinal muscular atrophy, protecting nerve cells before damage begins. tiny.ucsf.edu/8GmmGX

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Some gut bacteria can survive chemo and actually help patients feel better. @UCSFmicrobio researchers discovered that some bacteria can clear chemo drugs while others produce vitamin K2, reducing side effects. tiny.ucsf.edu/5BUS1i

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AI-Designed Protein Moves Mimics Natural Movement Using deep learning techniques, scientists from UC San Francisco generated an artificial protein that successfully changes its shape to bind and release calcium. #AritificialIntelligence #DeepLearning hubs.li/Q03pdK3r0

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If you had one lecture left to give, what would you say? UCSF Cardiology's Binh An Phan, MD, shared his journey from refugee to cardiologist, reminding us "that no one is traveling in their journey alone." tiny.ucsf.edu/9kUfEX

If you had one lecture left to give, what would you say? <a href="/UCSFCardiology/">UCSF Cardiology</a>'s Binh An Phan, MD, shared his journey from refugee to cardiologist, reminding us "that no one is traveling in their journey alone." tiny.ucsf.edu/9kUfEX
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In a first, UCSF School of Pharmacy researchers engineered a protein that can change its shape like natural proteins do. The engineered protein can bend, bind calcium, and then reset, opening up new ways to treat disease, grow crops, and protect the environment. tiny.ucsf.edu/f1EQZk

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Congrats to the UCSF faculty, staff, and learners whose work drives our mission forward. From patient care to policy, these 2025 Founders Day Award recipients are making a difference. tiny.ucsf.edu/R5FChD

Congrats to the UCSF faculty, staff, and learners whose work drives our mission forward. From patient care to policy, these 2025 Founders Day Award recipients are making a difference.  tiny.ucsf.edu/R5FChD
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School of Nursing Commencement photos are here! 📸 🎉 Celebrate the #Classof2025 and relive the biggest moments from commencement day with our story and photo slideshow: tiny.ucsf.edu/2025SONCommenc…

School of Nursing Commencement photos are here! 📸 🎉 Celebrate the #Classof2025 and relive the biggest moments from commencement day with our story and photo slideshow: tiny.ucsf.edu/2025SONCommenc…
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Did you know microscopic mites come out of our pores when we sleep? Demodex mites do important jobs, including cleaning our pores. “Most people are completely unaware they have the mites, and (it) should stay that way,” Dr. Richard Locksley tells CNN. ucsfh.org/4kmSBaT

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Pancreatic cancer cells “choose” where to spread based on a single protein. UCSF Dept. of Anatomy research shows how PCSK9 helps tumors adapt by reprogramming cholesterol access. tiny.ucsf.edu/mvPrKf

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Meet the change makers. These 14 UCSF alumni are champions for children’s wellness, women’s health, and underserved communities; they are trailblazers in scientific discovery and health care transformation. tiny.ucsf.edu/siGEqr

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UC Provost Katherine Newman asks Governor Newsom and the Legislature to forgo all cuts to the University of California's budget. Read her op ed via Sacramento Bee bit.ly/3TjfobM Take action by urging your senator to fund UC! bit.ly/45auJCO

UC Provost Katherine Newman asks Governor Newsom and the Legislature to forgo all cuts to the University of California's budget.

Read her op ed via Sacramento Bee bit.ly/3TjfobM

Take action by urging your senator to fund UC! bit.ly/45auJCO
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Your zip code may determine your risk for dementia. A UCSF-led study found that veterans faced up to a 25% higher rate of dementia, depending on their region of residence. Environmental exposures, education may be factors. UCSF Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Kristine Yaffe tiny.ucsf.edu/DbVqAc

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Atul Butte, a visionary scientist, educator and leader whose work reshaped biomedical research and health care. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Butte’s family, colleagues, trainees and collaborators. ucsfh.org/4n25xVH

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Atul Butte, a visionary scientist, educator and leader whose work reshaped biomedical research and health care. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Butte’s family, colleagues, trainees and collaborators. ucsfh.org/4n25xVH