Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A student focuses intently as he operates one arm of a many-armed robot, while a teacher watches

The future is robotic surgery. These students get a front-row seat

UC San Francisco

August 28, 2025

UCSF is the first university to certify medical students as bedside assistants for robotic surgeries, giving the next generation of surgeons a head start in a burgeoning field.

Take a tour of your thoughts with the 'Glass Brain'

The Glass Brain is kind of like it sounds. It’s a colorful, 3-D window into all the mysterious activities that light up the brain.

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Creating clinical bioengineers

New class teaches undergrads to use engineering-based solutions to bridge gap between engineering and medicine.

Biotech pioneer Bill Bowes pledges $50M to support young biomedical investigators

Longtime UCSF supporter’s nearly $100M in total giving has propelled basic science.

Alum wins global competition to fight wildlife poaching

New tool will help protect elephants, rhinos and other threatened species.