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://tiny.ucsf.edu/vIJj1o

UCSF innovations don't just save lives — they create jobs and drive the economy. 465 patents in 5 years. From the hepatitis B vaccine to sickle cell disease research tools, the science starts here. Explore our innovations by the numbers: https://tiny.ucsf.edu/i9bINg

The next chapter starts here. 🎓 As Commencement 2026 comes to a close, our graduates reflect on the experiences, lessons, and community that shaped their time at UCSF. Hear what they had to say: https://ow.ly/BNrL50ZgmHs #UCSFProud

We are proud to name S. Andrew Josephson, MD, as the next dean of UCSF School of Medicine. A neurologist with 25 years at UCSF, his leadership will drive the innovations that will shape the future of our institution and the communities we serve. He begins on 7/20. https://ow.ly/pfph50ZcBET

After 11 years as Dean of UCSF School of Medicine 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 and clinical excellence: https://ow.ly/A1Wn50ZbkBS

The celebration continues. 🎓 Explore graduation ceremonies across UCSF and hear from graduates reflecting on their time here and what's next. https://ow.ly/ZC5P50Z9egA

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://tiny.ucsf.edu/ds7tkp

UCSF Parnassus Heights lit up in blue in honor of Michael Tilson Thomas. Joining San Francisco in recognizing his lasting impact on the community.💙

Can your phone help protect your heart? After heart surgery, many patients struggle to stay active. UCSF researchers tested simple tools like step trackers, apps, and texts. It helped patients stay more active. This is the kind of progress NIH-funded research makes possible.

Some discoveries grow beyond the lab. Over 240 companies have been founded by UCSF faculty, raising nearly $12 billion in venture capital—creating jobs and benefiting economy. Around 55 were launched over the past five years, thanks to NIH funding support. https://tiny.ucsf.edu/TFzVWV

Aging doesn’t just slow healing — it changes how our genes behave. UCSF scientists showed that restoring youthful gene activity in repair cells can revive tissue repair, revealing a powerful new path for treating age-related disease. https://ow.ly/YnLu50YBtJ0

Why does IBS pain hit women harder? UCSF researchers uncovered an estrogen-linked gut pathway where PYY triggers EC cells to release serotonin and activate pain-sensing nerves. tiny.ucsf.edu/lHmGeQ

UCSF researchers don’t just make discoveries in cancer, Alzheimer’s and stroke care. They’ve launched more than 240 companies that are creating jobs and improving lives across America. #SpeakUp4Science tiny.ucsf.edu/i9bINg

Why does fertility decline so fast as we age? It’s not just about the eggs. UCSF and @czbiohub.bsky.social scientists discovered that the whole ovary ages — a discovery that could lead to new ways to treat infertility, delay menopause, and protect heart health. tiny.ucsf.edu/OtxUJd

@caltgovernor.bsky.social visited @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social to proclaim September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and highlight UCSF research that has helped push survival rates to 85 percent. Together, we aim to cure childhood cancer within a generation.

UCSF scientists have re-imagined chemo for kids after 50 years, thanks to NIH funding. That means kids receive less chemo + skip radiation and more parents watch their child beat cancer. Today, nearly 90% remain cancer-free after three years, including Astrid. tiny.ucsf.edu/SavingLivesW...

Why does #NIHfunding matter? Because it drives discoveries like engineered fat cells that can starve breast, colon, pancreatic, and prostate cancers. tiny.ucsf.edu/SavingLivesW...

UCSF's scientific research drives some of the most advanced health care in the nation. But did you know that it also drives the economy, supporting over 328,000 jobs in the region? #StandUpforUC tiny.ucsf.edu/SavingLivesW... Source: Advocacy nonprofit Biocom California

The future of surgery is here, and these learners have a front-row seat. UCSF is the first university to certify medical students as bedside assistants for robotic surgeries. tiny.ucsf.edu/PcysGn

How does pancreatic cancer spread in the body? UCSF researchers found that a single protein, PCSK9, determines whether it goes to the liver or the lungs. This discovery could lead to new ways to stop the spread. tiny.ucsf.edu/VaknI7

Alzheimer’s may not start in the brain’s memory centers; it may start years earlier with inflammation associated with obesity, physical inactivity, chronic illness, stress, and smoking. With NIH support, scientists are uncovering ways we can get ahead of the disease. www.ucsf.edu/saving-lives...

Not only does UCSF's NIH-funded research advance health care and improve patients' lives, it has an estimated $18.7B ripple effect on the economy. The result is more innovative startups, more jobs, and stronger companies that hire workers nationwide. tiny.ucsf.edu/SavingLivesW...

NIH-funded research tackles America’s toughest health challenges and creates jobs nationwide. Every $1 the NIH invests in research generates about $2.56 in new economic activity, from new jobs to spin-out companies. tiny.ucsf.edu/i9bINg

Could a busier social life be an early sign of Alzheimer’s? New research finds those at higher genetic risk are more socially active in the early stages of the disease, perhaps because it promotes more social connectedness. tiny.ucsf.edu/gXVimw

What gave human brains the edge over apes? UCSF researchers found that tiny DNA changes helped neurons form more connections, driving complex thinking. But this evolution may also impact neurodevelopment. tiny.ucsf.edu/6E7X3V

What if your body could make its own painkillers? @ucsfmedicine.bsky.social research shows estrogen and progesterone can trigger immune cells near the spine to release natural opioids – blocking pain before it reaches the brain. tiny.ucsf.edu/8ljVDl

Congrats to the UCSF faculty, staff, and learners whose work drives our mission forward. From patient care to policy, these 2025 Founders Day Award recipients are making a difference. tiny.ucsf.edu/R5FChD

In a first, UCSF researchers engineered a protein that can change its shape like natural proteins do. The engineered protein can bend, bind calcium, and then reset, opening up new ways to treat disease, grow crops, and protect the environment. tiny.ucsf.edu/f1EQZk

If you had one lecture left to give, what would you say? @ucsfcardiology.bsky.social's Binh An Phan, MD, shared his journey from refugee to cardiologist, reminding us "that no one is traveling in their journey alone." tiny.ucsf.edu/9kUfEX

UCSF is launching a new partnership with Uber to provide another commute option to Mission Bay! With 10 routes across the Bay Area, these Wi-Fi-equipped, climate-controlled shuttles make commuting easier and more comfortable. Learn how to ride: tiny.ucsf.edu/gBTGbm