Categories: Research

How targeting a key SARS-CoV-2 enzyme could lead to an antiviral drug

Fri Jul 10, 2020
Fraser
Elisabeth Fall

James Fraser, PhD

The chemical fragments could bind to and disable an enzyme that helps the virus replicate.

SARS-CoV-2 may spur growth of molecular “railways” out of infected cells, School scientists show

Thu Jul 2, 2020
Coronavirus and human cells
NIAID/NIH

SARS-CoV-2 viral particles and human cells

UCSF-led collaboration uncovers new avenues for COVID-19 drug discovery

COVID-19 relies on cell’s ‘master regulators’ for survival

Tue Jun 30, 2020

QBI Coronavirus Research Group identifies drugs that block SARS-CoV-2 in the laboratory

Thu May 28, 2020
Group in conference room
Susan Merrell

Nevan Krogan, PhD (standing), leads a meeting of the QBI Coronavirus Research Group with fellow UCSF faculty members (seated from left) Danica Galonić Fujimori, PhD; Natalia Jura, PhD; James Fraser, PhD; and David Agard, PhD.

The QBI Coronavirus Research Group found six drugs that effectively beat back SARS-COV-2 in the laboratory.

Update from the Dean: Building community while staying safe

Fri May 22, 2020
Guglielmo
Elisabeth Fall

Dean B. Joseph Guglielmo, PharmD

Our COVID-19 response: As we return to campus, everyone’s well-being is our top concern. But we also need to consider the need to maintain and strengthen community.

Dumont Lab reveals workings of macromolecular machines

Wed May 20, 2020
Dumont

Sophie Dumont, PhD

Study on roots of asthma hints at potential of ‘birth cohort’ project

Tue May 19, 2020
Oh

Sam Oh, PhD, MPH

By studying the health of Puerto Ricans from birth, researchers hope to discover more about causes of asthma.

In clinical work and discovery science, the School takes on COVID-19

Tue May 12, 2020
The UCSF School of Pharmacy is moving quickly against the COVID-19 pandemic, applying a scientific mindset to challenges being raised during the crisis.

Update from the Dean: Eyeing a return

Fri May 8, 2020
Guglielmo
Elisabeth Fall

Dean B. Joseph Guglielmo, PharmD

Our COVID-19 response: Dean Guglielmo provides an update on School activities and a careful return to campus

Respiratory infections may drive Puerto Rico’s high asthma burden

Thu May 7, 2020

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