UC San Francisco

UC San Francisco is the leading university exclusively focused on health. @UCSF on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

Follow us on all platforms @UCSF 😉

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

Childhood trauma changes biology, but it doesn’t have to be permanent. UCSF psychologist found that talk therapy can slow down overactive aging caused by severe stress. Kids who had this therapy had healthier biological markers than kids who didn’t. https://t.co/GPoPESv8Po

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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: https://t.co/2PGji2zloy

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

The celebration continues. ���� Explore graduation ceremonies across UCSF and hear from graduates reflecting on their time here and what's next. https://t.co/BZ92ZQX4VK #UCSFProud

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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. https://t.co/Tqg1aE8GgK

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

There's nothing like dusk at Mission Bay.🌆

[University of California @UofCalifornia]

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: https://t.co/jox1Vj1WdY

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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. https://t.co/CzrPVrQbFq

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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. https://t.co/ZTncgUp3WV

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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! https://t.co/ppypirNP9G

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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: https://t.co/Yr0i8zUG7G

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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. https://t.co/cpoBFXfETj

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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.

[University of California @UofCalifornia]

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 https://t.co/jgQYewNwqh

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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. https://t.co/Tn760yrzXR

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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. https://t.co/8mLqs6s7A6

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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/s6LQ3hLtr5

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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. https://t.co/MydPm23BiA

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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. https://t.co/4q3twioLJ5

[UCSF School of Nursing @UCSFNurse]

Fantastic insights from incredible nurse leaders, including our own alum Brandy Gleason, DNP '25, MHA, RN, PMHNP-BC, BC-NC. 💛💙

[UC San Francisco @UCSF]

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. https://t.co/IS3TjH13vY