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UC San Francisco@UCSF
6 Jul 2023
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After 11 years as Dean of @UCSFMedicine and nearly 3 decades at UCSF, Talmadge King Jr., MD, is stepping down at the end of June. A renowned lung specialist. A leader who listened first and spoke last. Read about his legacy of trust & clinical excellence: ow.ly/oS1W50ZbkBY
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The celebration continues. 🎓 Explore graduation ceremonies across UCSF and hear from graduates reflecting on their time here and what's next. ow.ly/K8io50Z9egn #UCSFProud
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Generic drugs saved people trillions. Could biosimilars do the same? Biologics like Ozempic make up 5% of prescriptions but more than half of drug spending. A new study found different approval rules may be slowing access to lower-cost alternatives. ucsf.edu/news/2026/05/431986…

Global Rules Could Cut Costs and Speed Access to GLP-1 Drugs

UCSF research shows that international rules for biosimilars, mimics of biologic drugs like Ozempic and insulin, need to improve and match each another to encourage biosimilar development, testing,...

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There's nothing like dusk at Mission Bay.🌆
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UC San Francisco retweeted
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May 26
Since its founding in 1868, the University of California has matched our nation’s revolutionary spirit. With boundless curiosity and educational opportunities, UC fuels the research and discoveries that make life better for all Americans.

 Learn more about how UC serves California, and America and get involved: universityofcalifornia.edu/a…
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Meet some of UCSF's newest alumni. The Class of 2026 has arrived. Join us in celebrating the graduates, stories and moments that make Commencement one of our favorite times of year. tiny.ucsf.edu/mJSI56
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UCSF scientists have developed a new gel that could improve the consistency of lab-grown organ research. This makes it easier to grow accurate models of human organs in the lab. tiny.ucsf.edu/VcaWCC
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Big news from UCSF! Mark Anderson, MD, PhD, director of the UCSF Diabetes Center, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in American science. A true pioneer in diabetes and autoimmune research. Congrats! ow.ly/fVC150Z6t7C

Innovative Diabetes Researcher Joins National Academy of Sciences

Mark Anderson, MD, PhD, a pioneer in diabetes research and professor of medicine at UCSF, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences — one of the highest honors in American science.

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Congratulations to the 2026 Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award recipients. Across UCSF, these faculty and staff members are supporting our communities, patients, and learners through service, leadership, and care. Meet this year’s honorees: tiny.ucsf.edu/ds7tkp
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When chronic lung disease patients struggle to get optimal care, symptoms can quickly worsen. A new UCSF School of Medicine study found that health coaching led to better breathing, milder symptoms, and 60% more recommended care. ucsf.edu/news/2026/05/431951…

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What will this year’s graduates carry forward from their UCSF education? Six graduates share the lessons, purpose, and inspiration they’re taking into the next chapter and the impact they hope to make in their communities and the world. Congrats to the Class of 2026!📷#UCSFProud
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More than a decade of NIH-funded work from the lab of UCSF's Kevan Shokat led up to this breakthrough. He found a way to create drugs against a mutation that appears in 20% of all cancers, including pancreatic, colon, and lung.
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Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dire diagnoses in medicine with few available treatments. Until now, thanks to university research, including @UCSF scientists, and federal investment in science research. Read about this huge breakthrough via @nytimes nyti.ms/4wfziXs
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People with #Epilepsy experience more than seizures. UCSF researchers discovered how momentary “brain blips” — that happen thousands of times a day and disrupt memory, attention, and language — might be prevented. ow.ly/v9CL50YZ7BP
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GLP-1 medications have been very effective for weight loss. Scientists are now exploring whether they may also impact brain health. UCSF scientists have found evidence that GLP-1s may help lower the risk of dementia and reduce addiction cravings. ucsf.edu/news/2026/05/431871…
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UCSF researchers are busy developing cutting-edge therapies for cancer, diabetes, dementia, and more, all thanks to NIH funding support. The university is the largest public recipient of NIH funds again in 2026. ucsf.edu/news/2026/03/431576…

NIH Funding Powers UCSF Research, with Nationwide Impact

UCSF received $824 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2025 to drive the discovery, translational, and clinical science that leads to new treatments for disease and advances U.S....

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1 in 5 teens has had a major depressive episode — an 80% increase in a decade. UCSF scientists are exploring how probiotics might help treat depression. Studies show the gut sends signals which can affect mood, stress, and well-being. ucsf.edu/news/2026/04/431801…

New Study Asks, Can Probiotics Help Reduce Depression in Teens?

UCSF's Cherry Leung, associate professor of community health systems with the UC San Francisco School of Nursing, researches the gut-brain axis as a potential adjunct therapy for improving adolescent...

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UCSF has received a $100 million gift from longtime supporters Kathy Chiao and Kenneth Hao. This major investment will help modernize our hospitals and advance cancer research through the Weill Cancer Hub West. ucsf.edu/news/2026/04/431846…

UCSF Receives Major Gift to Advance Research and Modernization

UCSF has received a $100 million commitment from longtime supporters Kathy Chiao and Kenneth Hao to address its most urgent capital needs and accelerate innovation to advance human health.

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UC San Francisco retweeted
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Fantastic insights from incredible nurse leaders, including our own alum Brandy Gleason, DNP '25, MHA, RN, PMHNP-BC, BC-NC. 💛💙
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In celebration of #NursesWeek, hear from UC-trained nurse educators about the important role nurse faculty and clinical instructors have in growing California’s future nursing workforce: bit.ly/4f5QaK2 @UCDavis_Nursing @UCSFNurse @UCLANursing
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The image features a quote on a gradient orange background. The quote reads, "If we're serious about improving access and quality, we have to invest in nursing education in concrete ways. That starts with investing in nursing faculty." The quote is attributed to Brandy Gleason, who is a DNP, MHA, RN, PMHNP-BC, assistant professor, and PMHNP director at CSU Stanislaus, and an alum of UCSF School of Nursing. There is a small photo of Brandy Gleason in the bottom right corner. The top left reads "Meet UC-trained nurse educators," and the bottom left notes "2026 Nurses Month." The background contains subtle icons related to medicine and education.

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This image features a graphic saying "Meet UC-trained nurse educators" with a quote: “My nursing practice strengthens my research and my teaching, and reminds me of the ‘why.’ Health and well-being are more than just what's in [patient] charts… I bring those real-time and real-life stories and experiences to my students in the classroom.” A photo of Kia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN, is displayed, identifying them as a public health nurse and assistant professor at UCLA's School of Nursing. The background is a gradient of pink and orange. Text includes "2026 Nurses Month.

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This image features a graphic about UC-trained nurse educators. It includes a quote about the fulfillment of mentoring nursing students. A smiling person is shown next to the quote, with a blurred background of greenery. The text highlights their role as an emergency room nurse and alum of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis.

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The UC Regents approved the new UCSF Bakar Ear & Hearing Institute at Mission Bay. This center will bring together research and care to find new treatments for hearing loss, affecting 37 million American adults. Construction is set to start in 2026. tiny.ucsf.edu/eVAhqb
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Three UCSF scientists were named AAAS Fellows. Elissa Epel, PhD, Donald Ganem, MD, and Geeta Narlikar, PhD, were recognized for their innovative research. They studied stress and aging, cancer-causing viruses, and how genes switch on and off. ucsf.edu/news/2026/04/431826…
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