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What can one invention make possible? With support from federal research funding, UCSF scientists are developing an artificial kidney that could one day eliminate the need for dialysis or a donor organ. See how investment in science drives impact: https://t.co/Mo5w3emaRV

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What if monitoring low-risk prostate cancer was better than treating it? UCSF first asked that question three decades ago. A new JAMA study shows surveillance has become the standard, with 93% of veterans undergoing monitoring over surgery or radiation. https://t.co/vDeh9fO6tE

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School sports are back. And so are preventable injuries. @UCSFChildrens sports medicine specialist Nirav Pandya, MD, shares what parents should know before their child hits the field this season. https://t.co/rLxUWy3heL

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A deadly fungus kills about 3,000 U.S. patients a year. A new UCSF study reveals how Candida auris hijacks the immune system to survive on skin. The findings could lead to new ways to protect high-risk patients. https://t.co/KCGQG8ZYjC

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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. https://t.co/obVL9W1AZ7

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.@usnews rankings are in! We rank among the #BestHospitals in the nation, and we’re the No. 1 hospital in California (tied) and San Francisco! 🎉
And big news: Our Geriatrics and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery programs ranked No. 1 in the U.S.!
Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/lR0xZotlPN

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Many of us visit our dentist regularly. But that's not the case for everyone. That's why, every month, @ucsfdentistry provide free care in San Francisco's Tenderloin — helping underserved patients get relief and connect to ongoing care. https://t.co/4RJxfa9wYB

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The forest above San Francisco is more alive than ever. UCSF's latest Bird and Butterfly Survey recorded the highest species diversity ever observed on Mount Sutro. A healthier reserve, more local wildlife, a greener city. https://t.co/aEXWbbwbzx

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Federal research funding helped UCSF scientists discover that a simple blood test could identify people at high risk for Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear — giving them a chance to take steps that may delay the disease or slow its progression. https://t.co/EPpkVU2TdS

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Spanish-speaking families managing type 1 diabetes deserve education and support in their language. Campamento Familiar en Español (CaFE) is adding a five-day residential program on top of its popular weekend camp. https://t.co/slXUvNqojH

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Take a look inside the new Bakar Research and Academic Building with UCSF Campus Architect Alicia Murasaki. From its design to its future impact, see how the building will expand research and education at Parnassus while creating a new home for @UCSFNurse.

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Could psychedelics help treat depression? Scientists are studying compounds like psilocybin, LSD and ibogaine to explore ways to treat depression, Parkinson's disease and addiction. Long-term federal investment in science helps make this research possible. https://t.co/VND55ajqve

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Health research doesn't just save lives. It creates jobs. UCSF's Career Pathways prepares people for health care careers and in-demand jobs. Federal investments in science fuel innovation beyond the lab—from patient care and research to biotech. https://t.co/ADu8xsGSHN

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One of the world’s deadliest toxins — saxitoxin — has never had an antidote. UCSF scientists just found one, in a bullfrog. The frog makes a protein called saxiphilin that soaks up the toxin before it can reach nerve and muscle cells. https://t.co/N1nuBejXkV

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For Shawn, Parkinson's threatened his ability to skateboard, mentor kids and stay connected to his community. With federal funding, UCSF pioneered deep brain stimulation, helping people with Parkinson's move more freely and live more independently. https://t.co/9VVFGfMgmv

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What if AI could help discover the next breakthrough drug? @ucsfpharmacy launched the first program of its kind in the U.S. to train the next generation of scientists in using AI to find new drugs faster. https://t.co/aC3PahITYB

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TB is the # 1 infectious killer in the world. Slow testing is a big reason.

Federally funded UCSF research showed a portable TB test delivers lab-accurate results in under 30 minutes, helping diagnose TB sooner and slow its spread.

https://t.co/CEWXane5T2

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Breast cancer is rising among Asian American women, especially younger women and those diagnosed with more aggressive forms of the disease. A new UCSF study found the trends vary by community, highlighting the need for more personalized research and care. https://t.co/6nBZgd5ump

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Hormone therapy guidance has changed. Here's what women need to know. UCSF clinician and women’s health expert Sondos Al Sad, MD, breaks down what every woman needs to know. https://t.co/fRajqjV9jX

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Federally funded research is a lifeline for patients. Diagnosed with an aggressive blood cancer, medical innovation gave him the time he needed to see his family grow. NIH support fuels the discoveries that lead to better treatments and save lives. https://t.co/ujug6N3fk8