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Could a few genetic changes spark the next pandemic? UCSF's Nevan Krogan, PhD, is studying how viruses jump from animals to humans, research that could help scientists better prepare for future outbreaks.

Nearly half of all lung cancers are lung adenocarcinoma, the type Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with. UCSF’s Trever Bivona, MD, PhD, explains how people who’ve never smoked can still get it, and how a tumor’s genetics can shape treatment.

Congratulations to the 2026 UCSF Chancellor Principles of Community Award recipients! These faculty, staff, and learners have demonstrated outstanding commitment to eliminating barriers and creating opportunities for everyone at UCSF. Meet the awardees:

A new long-acting HIV drug combination could expand treatment options for people with drug resistance. In a UCSF study, everyone achieved or maintained an undetectable viral load, including those who had detectable HIV when they started.

125+ ways to fall in love with science, from sun-roasted marshmallows to robot basketball! UCSF’s Katherine Nielsen shares what’s new at this Saturday’s free #BayAreaScienceFestival, 11am–4pm at UCSF Mission Bay.

Officially white coat season. A few moments from UCSF’s newest dental students. 🥼✨ Catch up on Back to School at UCSF:

A Parnassus Heights gateway will be named for UCSF Chancellor Emeritus and Nobel Laureate J. Michael Bishop, MD, whose work changed the future of cancer research. Read how he shaped the scientists and physicians who became leaders in their own fields.

What happens when a scientific discovery leaves the lab? At UCSF, research has helped launch the biotech industry, build new companies, and create thousands of jobs across sectors. See the broader impact of UCSF science:

The deadliest adult brain tumor almost always returns, even after surgeons remove every visible trace. An AI approach from UCSF and @UMich can predict where glioblastoma is likely to recur, potentially helping doctors target it before it’s visible on MRI.

Congratulations to four UCSF faculty named 2026 @NIH New Innovators. Josiah Gerdts, Mark Pownall, Sakeen Kashem, and Balyn Zaro will each receive $2M+ over five years to pursue high-risk, high-reward research.

SB 895 has been signed, putting a $7.5B research bond before California voters in 2028. At UCSF, more than 2,700 active clinical trials are helping researchers find new ways to understand and treat disease. See what science makes possible:

.@CAGovernor Newsom has signed SB 895, the California Science and Health Research Bond Act, into law. Nearly 17,000 emails to lawmakers helped make California research a statewide priority. Thank you to our @UofCalifornia advocate community.

For decades, KRAS was considered “undruggable.” Scientists were even warned that pursuing it was career suicide. UCSF researchers kept going. Their discovery of a hidden pocket helped launch a new class of cancer drugs.

How do you win a Nobel Prize? Start with a chicken. At least, that worked for the late J. Michael Bishop, MD. With Nobel week around the corner, we’re looking back at the UCSF Nobel laureate and the discovery that changed how we understand cancer.

The dark cloud hiding in your pantry? Ultra-processed food. A new UCSF pilot study found that cutting ultra-processed food by more than 85% was linked to improvements in depression symptoms. One possible explanation may start in your gut.

UCSF’s Kevan Shokat, PhD, just won the $1M Stephenson Global Prize for research in pancreatic cancer. He cracked KRAS, a cancer driver long considered “undruggable.” Drugs built on his work now treat lung and pancreatic cancer.

RT @UofCalifornia: The University of California's real-world impact is exemplified by the winners of the inaugural UC Regents Innovation Awards. These exceptional UC innovators are curing diseases, tackling climate change, launching new industries and connecting people all over the world ✨

How do you run a clinical trial when it’s hard to hide the real drug from placebo? It’s one of the biggest challenges in psychedelic research. A UCSF team proposed a new approach to help researchers better understand whether these drugs actually work.

A new year starts now. We welcomed our newest students to the 2026 UCSF Fall Celebration at Mission Bay. Welcome to UCSF!

What if a video game could reveal how your brain weighs risk? UCSF & @UCBerkeley scientists built one, revealing a tug-of-war that plays out in milliseconds and can predict your decision a half second before you make it.

Congrats to UCSF’s Kevan Shokat, PhD, Joseph DeRisi, PhD, Susan Lynch, PhD, and Stephen Hauser, MD, on winning the first-ever UC Regents Innovation Awards! See how their research is advancing cancer treatment, diagnostics, disease prevention, and MS care.