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S. Claiborne Johnston, MD, PhD, associate vice chancellor of research and

UC BRAID Accelerating Translational Research in CA

September 23, 2011
University of California program pools resources and expertise to improve research.

Launching a Cost Recovery Model for CTSI Clinical Research Services

September 22, 2011
The Service is undergoing a transformation in its financial model introducing cost recovery principles to better accommodate the marked increase in the demand for our services by an ever widening group of investigators.
Robert Nussbaum, MD

New Collaboration to Test Drug with Potential to Block Parkinson’s

September 21, 2011
With the goal of slowing or stopping the spread of Parkinson’s disease, UCSF researchers have developed genetically-engineered mice to test drugs and medical therapies.
Evaluating Worldwide Evidence on How to Reduce Inequities in Alcohol Problems

Evaluating Worldwide Evidence on How to Reduce Inequities in Alcohol Problems

September 20, 2011
Among the publications recognized by The British Medical Association’s 2011 Medical Book Awards, "Equity, Social Determinants and Public Health Programmes" received the top award in the Public Health category.

Development of Internet-based Clinical Trial Technology for the Treatment of Autism

September 19, 2011
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have announced a grant award to UCSF to build the infrastructure to support high-quality, low-cost, and rapid randomized controlled trials of therapies for autism.
Vignesh Arasu and his mentor Bonnie M. Joe

Newly Minted MD Credits UCSF-CTSI Research Program for Giving Him Direction and First Published Paper

September 15, 2011
"After my third year of medical school, I wasn't completely sure about my career," says Vignesh Arasu, who studied medicine at UCSF. "I was drawn to many specialties but also interested in research...

New Software Tool Potentially Reduces Number of Unnecessary Biopsy Surgeries in Women

September 15, 2011
After applying the tool and comparing the data with the biopsy findings, UCSF researchers reduced the number of benign biopsies or false-positives by 60%, from 55 to 22.

Daily Use of HIV Drug Can Reduce Risk of Acquiring HIV

September 14, 2011
New Study Helps Centers for Disease Control Formulate Guidance on Use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis as New HIV Prevention Strategy
Michael Page, PhD

Promising Animal Studies Lay the Groundwork for Early Blood Clot Detection for Human Diseases

August 30, 2011
Michael Page, PhD, has invented a new method that shows clotting in real time and allows doctors to evaluate immediate risks and treat as needed.

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