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What’s driving the rise in red tides and what does it mean for our health? Toxic algal blooms don’t just affect marine life. They can impact people through seafood. UCSF researchers are working to help keep people safe and find new cures. #EarthDay tiny.ucsf.edu/nGD3xN

During these unprecedented times, @UofCalifornia is stepping up to sponsor California SB 895 to provide $23 billion in long-term funds to support scientific research.

Can your phone help protect your heart? After heart surgery, many patients struggle to stay active. UCSF researchers tested simple tools like step trackers, apps, and texts. It helped patients stay more active. This is the kind of progress NIH-funded research makes possible.

How does the connection between a mother and baby shape pregnancy?UCSF researchers mapped it cell by cell, identifying new cell types and linking them to risks like preeclampsia and preterm birth. ow.ly/j4U450YJ39e

Vanna Tran broke down the mechanics of how cells divide. “Poking, Prodding, Pushing, and Pulling: Cell Division Edition”.

Ruth Groza focused on predicting pandemic influenza. “Flight Risk: Predicting Pandemic Influenza Before it Emerges”

Three minutes is all you need to explain the best ideas. At the 2026 UCSF #GradSlam, graduate students turned their complex research into clear, engaging talks for a live audience. Hosted by @UCSFGradDiv. Meet this year’s finalists 👇 tiny.ucsf.edu/4vP5aN

Why do COVID and flu get more dangerous with age? UCSF researchers found aging lung cells can trigger an immune response and inflammation that causes more harm than good — pointing to possible new treatments. ucsf.edu/news/2026/03/4…

Some discoveries grow beyond the lab. Over 240 companies have been founded by UCSF faculty, raising nearly $12B in venture capital—creating jobs and benefiting economy. Around 55 were launched over the past five years, thanks to NIH funding support. tiny.ucsf.edu/TFzVWV

Antibiotics don’t treat viruses. But during COVID-19, many patients receive azithromycin. A UCSF-led study found just one day of the antibiotic can trigger antibiotic resistance in the respiratory tract. ucsf.edu/news/2026/03/4…

High blood pressure affects nearly half of Americans. A new UCSF-led study found that a @UofCalifornia Health program involving 90,000 patients at UC's six medical centers lowered hypertension and helped prevent serious heart disease and death in patients. ucsf.edu/news/2026/03/4…

Aging doesn’t just slow healing — it changes how our genes behave. UCSF scientists showed that restoring youthful gene activity in repair cells can revive tissue repair, revealing a powerful new path for treating age-related disease. ow.ly/FiAc50YBtJ2