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Cannabis Has an Unexpected Effect on the Heart, UCSF Study Finds


A randomized UCSF trial produced an unexpected result that challenges how researchers thought cannabis affects the heart.


See what they uncovered »

 
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UCSF Launches First Public Archive of Firearm Industry Records


Internal documents uncovered in Minnesota Attorney General’s lawsuit reveal how a retailer ignored warning signs.


Understand the impact »

 
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Can an Alzheimer’s Blood Test Detect Early, Subtle Cognitive Decline?


Biomarkers in midlife adults without dementia may be linked to the earliest signs of waning cognition, researchers found.


Take a closer look »

 
Health care provider examines a young athlete’s knee during a rehabilitation appointment as she smiles and talks with him.

What Young Athletes and Their Parents Should Know Before School Starts 


Research by Nirav Pandya, MD, has helped inform national recommendations for young athletes and professional athletes in the NBA and NFL.


Explore the findings »

 

What’s New

UCSF Human Resources 

UCSF Earns Gold Recognition from the American Heart Association for Workplace Well-Being 

 

School of Pharmacy 

New Program at UCSF and UC Berkeley Will Drive Advances in Medicine 

 

School of Nursing 

Academic-Practice Partnership Improves Patient Care, One Project at a Time

 

Social Spotlight

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A revolutionary new drug to treat pancreatic cancer never would have happened without basic research conducted at UCSF, with help from federal funding.



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Smiling child in a hospital bed and Olympic figure skating champion — and Oakland native — Alysa Liu pose with peace signs in a UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals patient room.

Olympic figure skating champion — and Oakland native — Alysa Liu visited more than 20 patients at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, who were beyond thrilled to welcome a hometown hero to the hospital!



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Experts in the News

Washington Post

What It Was Like to Go Through a Trial That Could Revolutionize Cancer Treatment


CBS News

In Social Media Addiction Trial, Witness Testifies Meta Took "Don't Ask Don't Tell Approach"


The Guardian

Can Antihistamines Really Help with PMDD and Menopausal Symptoms?


Today Show

Geriatrician Says Her Healthiest Patients in Their 70s and Older All Avoid This 1 Thing


MSN

For Early Prostate Cancer, 'Active Surveillance' is Now the Number 1 Choice

 

Announcements

Respiratory Infections Are on the Rise: Stay home when sick and use the UCSF Digital Screener to report acute respiratory infections like COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Use the Digital Screener to determine what you need to report and get individualized guidance on when you can safely return to work. Access the Digital Screener and Return to Work Guidelines »

 

Make the Most of September’s Transit Month, Win Prizes: Explore ways to make your commute easier, access safety net services such as Emergency Ride Home, and participate in activities such as Transit Bingo for a chance to win prizes. Get moving »

 

UC Annual System Payroll Disclosure: As part of its commitment to transparency and public accountability, University of California is conducting its annual disclosure of systemwide employee compensation for calendar year 2025. Learn more and read the 2025 summary analysis >> 

 

Walk with UCSF Health at the 2026 Bay Area Heart Walk: Help continue UCSF’s 66-year partnership with the American Heart Association by joining colleagues Sept. 24 at China Basin Park to support cardiovascular health. Register today »

 

Have a Healthcare Startup Idea? Apply for I-Corps: The UCSF National Science Foundation’s I-Corps is offering a virtual course in October to help early-stage healthcare startups test their ideas through customer interviews and market research. Apply by Sept. 13 »


Research Funding Applications Open Aug. 27: The UCSF Resource Allocation Program provides funding opportunities for researchers across campus. The fall 2026 application deadline is Sept. 28. Learn and apply »

 

Catalyst Accelerator Applications Open Aug. 27: UCSF Principal Investigators may apply for expert mentorship, guidance, and up to $75,000 to advance promising innovations toward commercialization and patient benefit. Explore this opportunity »

 

Apply for UC Health Grow Grants: Undergraduate and graduate medical education leaders may apply for funding of up to about $500,000 to develop new ways to recruit, train, and retain physicians, particularly for high-need specialties and underserved communities. Apply by Sept. 15 »

 

Better Heart Health for Women: Join the American Heart Association’s free Go Red BetterU program, sponsored locally by UCSF Health, for practical guidance and support to improve heart health. The two-month program begins Sept. 2. Register »

 

Protect Merit-Based Research Funding: Proposed federal policy changes would allow politics to play a greater role in grant selection and give agencies new authority to suspend or terminate awards, while imposing new restrictions on research. Sign the petition »

 

Upcoming Events

 

AUG

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Let’s Talk about Menopause: Understanding Menopause and Finding Support


Toastmasters for Health

AUG

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2026 American Brain Tumor Association 5k Run & Walk

SEPT

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Center for Genome Surgery Inaugural Symposium 


New Approaches to Assessing Dietary Chemical Exposures

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Core Teaching Skills: UCSF ChatGPT for Educators

Visit the UCSF Events Calendar to submit events and see what’s happening.

 

Deals and Discounts

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Treat Your Dog for Less: Get 15% off of all-natural dog Bully Stick chews and treats. Go to bullystick.com/pages/coupons → teachers → get discount → create an account using your UCSF email address. 



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