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How do T cells, the beat cops of the immune system, detect signs of disease without the benefit of eyes? Like most cells, they explore their surroundings through direct physical contact, but how T cells feel out intruders rapidly and reliably enough to nip infections and other threats in the bud has

A goal of precision medicine for cancer is to match patients with the most appropriate treatments based on information about the genetic and molecular changes in their tumors. This approach can also help patients avoid treatments that would be unlikely to help and could cause harm. In the field of

Of the nearly 6,000 physician mothers in the survey, nearly 78 percent reported discrimination of any type. Forms of perceived discrimination ranged from disrespect and reduced pay to being overlooked for promotions or being held to higher performance standards. To combat gender-based discrimination

Locksley and O'Farrell join other HDFCCC members with scientific distinctions. View the full list here. Three UC San Francisco faculty have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors accorded to American scientists. Robert Edwards, MD; Richard Locksley, MD; and

In the developing world, exotic viruses and infectious diseases have dominated headlines for the past several decades, but an even more lethal killer is finally getting recognition. “The shocking statistic is that cancer kills more people worldwide than HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria – combined,”

A UCSF initiative aims to use high-throughput sequencing of pediatric tumors – including whole genome and RNA sequencing – to identify new therapeutic targets for pediatric cancers with high death rates. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals are poised to launch a Pediatric Cancer Genome Initiative to

On the steps of San Francisco's City Hall Supervisor Malia Cohen introduced legislation which would restriction the sale of flavored tobacco, including menthol products, city-wide. “The legislation I’ve authored is a full restriction on the sale of all flavored tobacco products, and that does