UCSF Ranks No. 2 Nationwide for Neurology & Neurosurgery in 2025-26
U.S. News & World Report ranked UCSF Medical Center as the No. 2 hospital nationwide for Neurology & Neurosurgery, marking eight consecutive years of ranking among the top three programs in the country.
Edward Chang, MD, Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Edward Chang, MD, professor and chair of Neurological Surgery at UCSF, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), one of the highest honors bestowed on American scientists.
How AI is Changing Brain Tumor Surgery
High-tech neuroimaging approaches allow neurosurgeons to interpret tissue samples during surgery.
How Serious is Your Brain Injury? New Criteria Will Reveal More
Advanced tools offer improved insights into patients’ condition and their potential for recovery.
The Dangers of E-Bikes
Unregulated e-bikes are a growing danger on American streets. In one Bay Area town, a terrible accident finally led to reform (NY Times Magazine).
Contactless transposition microvascular decompression approach for trigeminal neuralgia
A new surgical approach avoids the use of teflon to anchor the blood vessel away from the trigeminal nerve.
Jumbled Proteins Paint a Bold Target on the Backs of Brain Tumors
UCSF scientists find a trove of new targets for cancer immunotherapy in cancer’s unique version of RNA splicing.
This New Tech Helps Parkinson’s Patients Who Have Trouble Walking
Scientists put AI to work analyzing study participants’ gaits, then had it develop personalized brain stimulation programs for each.
UCSF Awarded $12M Research Grant to Improve Cancer Outcomes
SPORE Grant from National Cancer Institute provides resources for translational research into genomic, biochemical, and environmental drivers of cancers outcomes.
Dr. Shawn Hervey-Jumper Elected President-Elect of the Society for Neuro-Oncology
Neurosurgeon Shawn Hervey-Jumper, MD, becomes the fourth physician from UCSF to serve in this role.
Treatment for Moyamoya Disease: UCSF Comprehensive Stroke Center
Anirudh Sreekrishnan, MD, a UCSF stroke neurologist, and Luis Savastano, MD, PhD, a UCSF vascular neurosurgeon, describe the surgical and medical management of moyamoya disease.
UCSF Neurosurgery Ranks No.1 in NIH Funding
For the 19th year in a row, UCSF ranks as the top program for neurosurgery research in the country, with more than $28 million in grants awarded in 2024.
Dr. Jang Won “Jon” Yoon Brings Minimally Invasive Spine Innovation to UCSF
The Department of Neurological Surgery is proud to welcome new faculty member Jang Won “Jon” Yoon, MD.
Dr. Francesca Galbiati Brings Expertise on Pituitary Disorders
Neuroendocrinologist Francesca Galbiati, MD, Joins the California Center for Pituitary Disorders at UCSF
Meet the Little Brain Region that Helps You Say What’s on Your Mind
New research shows that an understudied area of the brain transforms our intended words into instructions for speech, overturning 160 years of scientific understanding.
Constellation of studies charts brain development, offers ‘dramatic revision’
The atlases could pinpoint pathways that determine the fate of cells linked to neurodevelopmental conditions.
Why a Foreign Language Sounds Like a Blur to Non-Native Ears
Two new UCSF studies reveal how the brain learns to divide sentences into words.
Can We Train Our Brain to Unlearn Chronic Pain?
Scientists are working to rewire the brain’s pain pathways and unlock lasting relief.
Toddler's Brain Tumor Symptoms Subside Thanks to New Use of Epilepsy Laser Procedure
Roger Andrews III had a minimally invasive treatment for his brain tumor that is typically used to treat kids with epilepsy.
Sabine Mueller, MD, PhD Named Editor-in-Chief of
Neuro-Oncology Pediatrics launches to advance global research and care for children and young adults with brain tumors.
Gain of care independence following surgical intervention for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a Quality Outcomes Database study
Neurosurgeon Praveen Mummaneni, MD, and his colleagues found that more than 80 percent of patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy who depended on others for care regained their independence by 24 months after surgery.
Do Patients With High ASA Grades Benefit From CSM Surgery? A Report From the Quality Outcomes Database
Led neurosurgeon Praveen Mummaneni, MD, researchers colleagues report how systemic illness severity — measured by American Association of Anesthesiology grade — affects patient outcomes following cervical spondylotic myelopathy surgery.