UCSF AI News
When Surgeons See Spine Surgeries in 3D, Patients Benefit
By Talya Sanders on
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland used innovative 3D imaging during surgery to help correct a scoliosis patient's curved spine.
UCSF Health Earns 9th Consecutive ‘Most Wired’ Hospital Award
By Laura López González on
UCSF Health was named among the nation’s “Most Wired” hospitals, an award that recognizes UCSF Health’s commitment to being on the cutting edge of digital health and health information technology.
Moore Foundation Establishes Center for Diagnostic Excellence at UCSF
By Laura Kurtzman on
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has awarded UC San Francisco a $15 million grant to establish a new national Coordinating Center for Diagnostic Excellence (CoDEx).
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.