Categories: Patient Care

UCSF launches first pharmacogenomics testing service in California

Tue May 2, 2023
Tamraz and Kroon
Elisabeth Fall
, Noah Berger

Bani Tamraz, PharmD, PhD, (left) and Lisa Kroon, PharmD, (right) are leading the im­ple­men­ta­tion of UCSF’s new Clin­i­cal Phar­ma­co­ge­no­mics Program.

Health care delivered to patients at UCSF Health will be systematically informed by patient genomic data, ensuring that prescribed therapies are tailored to individuals’ unique biology.

Learn about poison safety during National Poison Prevention Week

Mon Mar 20, 2023
Pills of varying sizes and colors
Pexels/Creative Commons
The California Poison Control System is hosting a series of video events to educate the public on the risks of common poisons, from over-the-counter medications to plants in your backyard.

TRANSPERS and UCSF Precision Medicine join forces with Access and Value Program

Wed Feb 8, 2023
Phillips
Karen Shuster

Kathryn Phillips, PhD

Initiative seeks to translate advances in precision medicine into changes in health care policy and practice

UCSF-Stanford CERSI hosts summit of regulatory science leaders

Wed Jan 25, 2023
Giacomini, Hartman, and Gupton sit in front of microphones on a conference stage

Dan Hartman, MD (center), speaks during a panel on global regulation of medical products at the 2023 CERSI Summit, along with Kathy Giacomini, PhD, BSPharm (left) and Frank Gupton, PhD (right).

Academia, government, and industry come together to address today’s most pressing issues in the regulation of medical products, from diversity in clinical trials to misinformation.

It’s not too late to get your flu vaccine

Thu Dec 1, 2022
Molina holds a vaccine dose against Giacomini’s arm

Pharmacy student Alexa Molina, Class of 2024, presents an influenza vaccine to Dean Kathy Giacomini, PhD, BSPharm.

Giacomini receives ceremonial flu shot in recognition of American Pharmacists Month 

Roy receives U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award

Mon Nov 21, 2022
Shuvo Roy
© majedphoto.com

Shuvo Roy, PhD

The Kidney Project director is honored for development of an implantable bioartificial kidney.

UCSF’s Care Ecosystem reduces dangerous medication use in dementia patients

Mon Nov 21, 2022
Two woman conversing while one holds a cell phone
Andrea Piacquadio

A caregiver (left) and patient discuss medications and behavioral concerns with their Care Ecosystem team navigator over the phone.

Pharmacists provide vital contributions to groundbreaking model of dementia care.

UC Health to present Systemwide Grand Rounds on Long COVID on October 14

Fri Sep 30, 2022
Several masked health care providers walk through a hospital hallways
Susan Merrell
Register now for the virtual presentation, which will cover diagnosis, screenings, and patient care.

Gov. Newsom says California will make its own low-cost insulin

Fri Jul 15, 2022

Generic drugs: Are they on par with pricier brands?

Thu Jul 7, 2022

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