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Preventive Skin Check Catches Young Woman s Melanoma in Early,...

January 12, 2012

A true California girl, 33-year-old Noel Lopez-Freeman grew up in the sun. In the fall of 2011, she became concerned about skin pigmentation changes and a new mole that developed following her recent pregnancy. A biopsy with UC Health dermatology led to a surprising diagnosis: early stage melanoma. 

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Neuroscientist Choi to Visit Medical Campus Thursday, Jan. 19

January 10, 2012

Dennis Choi, MD, PhD, a prominent neuroscientist and executive vice president of the Simons Foundation, will spend a day on the medical campus Thursday, Jan. 19. The day will begin at 8 a.m. in MSB E-351 with a lecture on the future of neuroscience research.

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Preventive Skin Check Catches Young Woman s Melanoma in Early,...

January 12, 2012

A true California girl, 33-year-old Noel Lopez-Freeman grew up in the sun. In the fall of 2011, she became concerned about skin pigmentation changes and a new mole that developed following her recent pregnancy. A biopsy with UC Health dermatology led to a surprising diagnosis: early stage melanoma. 

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Neuroscientist Choi to Visit Medical Campus Thursday, Jan. 19

January 10, 2012

Dennis Choi, MD, PhD, a prominent neuroscientist and executive vice president of the Simons Foundation, will spend a day on the medical campus Thursday, Jan. 19. The day will begin at 8 a.m. in MSB E-351 with a lecture on the future of neuroscience research.

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UC HEALTH LINE: Resist Temptation to Tan, Despite Winter Doldrums

December 29, 2011

Don t let winter s lack of sunshine lure you into a tanning bed. The "glow of tanning isn t healthy. It can prematurely age your skin and skyrocket your risk for skin cancer, particularly melanoma an aggressive form of skin cancer than claims more than 8,000 lives annually.

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Snow Emergency Policy at the College of Medicine

December 29, 2011

UC's snow emergency policy has an important clarification as it pertains to the College of Medicine: during a snow emergency situation, the college (including the Reading Campus (formerly Genome Research Institute), Hoxworth Blood Center and University Health Services) remains open. All employees in the College of Medicine are considered "essential employees and are expected to report to work or remain at work as scheduled during emergency closings.

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Looking Back: A Recap of Changes at the Academic Health Center...

December 28, 2011

In 2011, UC s medical campus underwent big changes in leadership, overall structure and even in looks. Some of this transformation is still under way, and opportunities for growth and advancement will continue in 2012 and beyond. In this article, we'll highlight some of the major events that took place in 2011.

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New-Generation Machine Headlines Major Expansion at Precision...

December 20, 2011

Acquisition of a new-generation linear accelerator is included in a significant expansion under way at the Precision Radiotherapy Center, a state-of-the-art radiotherapy/radiosurgery treatment center for people with cancer, benign tumors and other abnormalities.

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Focus on Science With Terry Kirley, PhD

December 15, 2011

Terry Kirley, PhD, is a professor in the department of pharmacology and cell biophysics. His research focuses on the study of the structure, function and clinical applications of ecto-nucleotidases enzyme families that modulate and control many physiological processes, including blood coagulation, smooth muscle contraction, inflammatory responses and pain perception.

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UC Doctor Chairs IOM Committee on 'Modified Risk' Tobacco...

December 14, 2011

A new Institute of Medicine report specifies the types of research that the Food and Drug Administration should require before allowing tobacco companies to sell or advertise 'modified risk' tobacco products as being capable of reducing the health risks of tobacco use.

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Master's of Public Health Program Moves to Environmental Health

December 14, 2011

With the transition of the Master s of Public Health (MPH) program to the department of environmental health, which is chaired by Shuk-mei Ho, PhD, Bill Mase, DrPH, program director, says this change essentially means a more robust program for students who come to UC for public health training.

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UC Doctor Chairs IOM Committee on Modified Risk Tobacco...

December 14, 2011

A new Institute of Medicine report specifies the types of research that the Food and Drug Administration should require before allowing tobacco companies to sell or advertise modified risk tobacco products as being capable of reducing the health risks of tobacco use.

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