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Can Pregnancy Risks Be Telegraphed in the Cellular Mom-Baby Link?

A new study by UCSF researchers who mapped the maternal-fetal interface, which is the boundary where the mother's uterus and ...
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From Magic Mushrooms to LSD: A Peek Inside Medicine’s Psychedelic Promise

UCSF research shows psychedelics like psilocybin may treat depression, Parkinson’s, and addiction, offering new hope in ...
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Make Your Voice Heard: Take the Staff Engagement Survey

Completing the 2026 Staff Engagement Survey this month is a meaningful way to influence your experience working at UCSF and UCSF Health. As a tool for informing local team and leadership action, the ...
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New Spine Surgery Chief Shapes UCSF’s Status as Global Leader

Rajiv Sethi, MD, PhD, has been appointed chief of the UCSF Division of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, one of the nation’s premier spine programs. He has also been named co-director of the UCSF Spine ...
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Scientists Discover How Multiple Sclerosis Kills Neurons

Researchers discover that the nerve cells that make us uniquely human are also uniquely vulnerable to dying during the waves ...
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What’s Driving the Rise in Red Tides That Threaten Human Health?

UCSF researchers are studying how climate change fuels toxic algal blooms, partnering with global and tribal communities to ...
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Patient Care Overview

UCSF is recognized globally for innovative treatments, advanced technology and pioneering research applied to patient care. Our team of physicians includes leading experts in virtually all specialties ...