UCSF AI News
An AirPod-Sized Wearable That Can Relieve Kids’ Gut Pain
By Jess Berthold on
A small device placed behind the ear targets the nervous system to help reduce pain and provide relief for kids with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
From AI to Cancer, Arc Institute Supports Curiosity-Driven Science at UCSF
By Levi Gadye on
Discoveries result from a mix of smarts, creativity, grit, collaboration, serendipity and time. But when scientists must constantly apply for funding, that last factor can be hard to come by. The Arc Institute, a privately-funded research organization in Palo Alto is hoping to fill that gap with guaranteed funding for up to eight years. This year, it will give nine UCSF faculty members more time to doggedly pursue their boldest research plans. The institute, which operates in partnership with UCSF, UC Berkeley and Stanford, was founded in 2021 to pioneer new ways of supporting science. Hani
Can an Artificial Kidney Finally Free Patients from Dialysis?
By Levi Gadye on
Scientist proved for the first time that kidney cells, housed in an implantable device functioning as an artificial kidney, can survive inside the body of an animal.
How Artificial Intelligence Gave a Paralyzed Woman Her Voice Back
By Robin Marks on
A brain implant and digital avatar allow a paralyzed stroke survivor to speak with for first time in 18 years with the help of artificial intelligence.
New Concussion Headset Shows When it’s Safe to Return to Play
By Suzanne Leigh on
A new digital headset designed to measure alterations in brain function could change decisions about how quickly an athlete is ready to return to play after a concussion.
Can Artificial Intelligence Reduce Invasive Testing and Improve Cardiac Diagnostics?
By Melinda Krigel on
Improving predictive models with artificial intelligence may help advance diagnostics for heart disease and limit invasive testing with catheters that can be risky, especially for patients already experiencing heart and stroke issues.
AI Technology Generates Original Proteins from Scratch
By Laura Kurtzman on
A new AI language program developed by Salesforce can learn the language of biology to create artificial proteins.
How AI Found the Words to Kill Cancer Cells
By Robin Marks on
A new sophisticated machine learning technique using a molecular library of commands guides engineered immune cells to seek out and tirelessly kill cancer cells.
Hackathon Prepares Young Researchers for the Collaborative Science of the Future
By Robin Marks on
On a sunny Friday, teams of aspiring young scientists gathered in the Clinical Sciences building at Parnassus Heights to look for treasure in a trillion data points about cancer.
Elevated Tween Screen Time Linked to Disruptive Behavior Disorders
By Jess Berthold on
Tweens who spend more time on screens have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior disorders, with social media having an especially strong influence, a new UCSF-led study found.