Advanced practice nurse Alyssa Shannon has been selected to participate in NASA’s one-year Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog mission, which will simulate living on Mars.
Exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical found in the air, water, and soil, may increase the risk of Parkinson's disease by 70%, according to a UCSF study. TCE is commonly used today as a degreasing solvent.
UCSF faculty members Walter G. Gonzalez and Angela Phillips have been selected as Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Freeman Hrabowski Scholars. With up to $8.6 million in support, they will conduct research, create inclusive lab environments, and make a significant impact on the future of science. Both scholars are committed…
Piri Ackerman-Barger received an honorary degree for public service for her work to advance inclusive learning environments, education equity and workforce diversity.
The Women’s Cancer Care and Research Program is a new initiative to drive community-informed science that advances prevention and treatment of breast and gynecologic cancers.
The UC Davis School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing are among the nation’s top programs, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report.
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