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This Q&A with George Sawaya, MD, explores new cervical cancer screening guidelines issued in January 2026, which recommend at-home HPV testing. A recent study found most U.S. women ages 21–49 are open to home HPV screening—an approach that could reduce barriers like embarrassment and anxiety around pelvic exams while improving early cervical cancer detection.
Johannes R. Kratz, MD, has been named as the inaugural chief of UCSF’s Division of Thoracic Surgery, one of the leading academic robotic thoracic surgery programs in the western U.S. He brings a track
Researchers found a "garbage man" enzyme that tags toxic clumps of proteins in the brain for removal, and saw a correlation with resilience against dementia.
UCSF scientists discover that the spindle, the structure that divides chromosomes equally during mitosis, actually gets stronger when it is stretched.
Discover how UCSF is leading the charge in Long COVID research, uncovering key findings that advance our understanding of the condition. UCSF researchers have adapted innovative tools and methodologies—originally developed during the AIDS/HIV epidemic, such as testing, tissue banking, clinical trials, and studies—to tackle the complexities of Long COVID.
UCSF psychiatrists may have documented what is likely the first case of AI psychosis in a peer-reviewed journal. He tells us what to know as media reports about cases mount.
UCSF researchers found evidence that stress occurring as early as before birth or as late as adolescence can affect multiple conditions in kids, from asthma to mental health to cognitive functioning.
Close to 40% of adult patients receive post-acute care (PAC) when they are discharged from a hospital. That can include receiving help at home or going to a specialized facility, including a skilled
UCSF scientists engineered old fibroblast cells to turn their genes on and off in the same way as young fibroblasts. The old fibroblasts were rejuvenated: they multiplied (green) and produced more of the material used to make the "skeletons," or extracellular matrix, of our organs (red). Image by Li Lab
UCSF has honored UC President Emeritus Michael V. Drake, MD, with a public plaza in his name, in recognition of five decades of contributions to both the University of California system and UCSF as a medical doctor, faculty member, and UC leader.
Self-administered injectable contraceptives, which are progestin-only shots taken at home every three months, have been available for over 20 years but remain underutilized. Interest in these options increased during COVID-19. A national study has revealed that the primary barriers to their use are not related to patient capability or clinical safety.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer treatment by using a patient’s own T-cells to target tumors. However, they can cause rare but potentially fatal cardiac inflammation
UCSF researchers have discovered a way to identify deadly lung infections with improved accuracy by pairing AI with a unique genetic signal. This could revolutionize ICU care and prevent thousands of patients from receiving unnecessary antibiotics.
Hematologists and oncologists from UC San Francisco shared research results and clinical guidance at the world’s premier meeting for malignant and non-malignant hematology at the American Society of
Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world are living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). But over the past decade, direct-acting antivirals (DAA) have proven effective against HCV, curing more
Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve which connects the heart to the rest of the body. It affects millions of people and can be fatal if left untreated. At present, there are no
UCSF researchers showed that estrogen can turn on pain signals in the gut, offering new insights into conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, especially for women.
In 2023, UCSF became the first to boast an all-female heart transplant team led by Amy Fiedler, MD, who featured in an iconic snap of the procedure that went viral, landing UCSF colleagues on national media. Since then, the photo has inspired other all-female teams to take selfies and share the picture, tagging Fielder and colleagues.
UCSF has acquired two life sciences buildings next to its Mission Bay campus to create urgently needed space for a new home for the UCSF School of Dentistry, a leading-edge hub for interprofessional education, expanded research capacity, and increased access to high-quality dental care for the community.
In 2025, our UCSF people pushed boundaries in research, elevated excellence in education, and delivered compassionate care to patients across our community. See how far we've come in 2025 – and how much more is possible together.
Nurse scientist Linda Park, PhD, uses NIH funding to study cardiac rehab and digital tools—like pedometers and apps—to motivate post-surgery patients and prevent health decline.
New research shows a jump in pediatric medical spending on behavioral health from 2011 to 2022, highlighting the urgent need to boost access and capacity for treatment.
A study finds personalized breast cancer screening based on risk reduces advanced cancers and ensures safe, tailored mammogram frequency.
Three UCSF Health hospitals have been named to the Leapfrog list of Top Hospitals for safety and quality.
A study shows that young people who use tanning beds have more skin mutations including cells known to lead to skin cancer.
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized UCSF Health for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2024.
In the last few years, progress has been made in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease with a class of therapies called anti-amyloid antibodies (anti-Aβ). These monoclonal anti-Aβs are proteins made
UCSF’s Program in Craniofacial Biology (PCB) brings together researchers to study the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying craniofacial development and birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate. The program is one of the strongest in the U.S., with faculty conducting cutting-edge research on tissue formation, stem cells, and craniofacial anomalies.
