UCSF

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  Public land-grant research university

• Focus

  Health and life sciences

• Location

  San Francisco, California, United States

• Current Name

  University of California, San Francisco

• Main Campuses

  Parnassus Heights, Mission Bay

• Original Name

  Toland Medical College

• Education Focus

  Graduate and professional education only (no undergraduate programs)

• Nobel Laureates

  5

• Number of Employees

  25,398

• R&D Spending Rank (2021)

  2nd among U.S. higher education institutions

• NIH Research Funding (2023)

  2nd highest in the U.S.

• Employer Rank (San Francisco Bay Area)

  2nd largest public agency employer

• Research and Development Spending (2021)

  $1.71 billion

Timeline

• Founded as Toland Medical College. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1864-XX-XX

• Became affiliated with the University of California as its Medical Department and incorporated the California College of Pharmacy. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1873-XX-XX

• Established a dentistry school. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1881-XX-XX

• Gained full administrative independence as a campus of the UC system, headed by its own chancellor. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1964-XX-XX

• Gained its current name, University of California, San Francisco. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1970-XX-XX

• Developed a second major campus in the newly redeveloped Mission Bay district (early 2000s). (Source: Wikipedia)

  2000-XX-XX

• Spent $1.71 billion in research and development, ranking second among institutions of higher education in the U.S. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2021-XX-XX

• Received the 2nd highest research funding from the National Institutes of Health. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2023-XX-XX

• Researchers, including physician Rebecca Arens Nicholas, used advanced Base Editors in CRISPR technology to successfully treat a fatal genetic disease in a baby. (Source: Related Documents)

  XXXX-XX-XX

University of California, San Francisco

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a public land-grant research university in San Francisco, California, United States. It is part of the University of California system and is dedicated entirely to health science and life science. It conducts research and teaching in medical and biological sciences. UCSF was founded as Toland Medical College in 1864. In 1873, it became affiliated with the University of California as its Medical Department. In the same year, it incorporated the California College of Pharmacy and in 1881 it established a dentistry school. Its facilities were located in both Berkeley and San Francisco. In 1964, the school gained full administrative independence as a campus of the UC system, headed by its own chancellor, and in 1970 it gained its current name. Historically based at Parnassus Heights with satellite facilities throughout the city, UCSF developed a second major campus in the newly redeveloped Mission Bay district in the early 2000s. In 2023, UCSF received the 2nd highest research funding from the National Institutes of Health. In 2021, the university spent $1.71 billion in research and development, the second most among institutions of higher education in the U.S. With 25,398 employees, UCSF is the second-largest public agency employer in the San Francisco Bay Area. UCSF faculty have treated patients and trained residents since 1873 at the San Francisco General Hospital and for over 50 years at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.

Web Search Results

• UCSF Overview | UC San Francisco

  UCSF is part of the 10-campus University of California, the world’s premier public research university system, and the only of its campuses dedicated to graduate and professional education. Driven by our public mission, we are a collection of dedicated scientists, clinicians, students and staff who strive to make the world a better place through our singular focus on health. Compassion is as critical as discovery in fulfilling our mission to make a difference for individual patients and whole [...] UCSF is San Francisco’s second-largest employer, attracting talented faculty and staff who mirror the energy and dynamism of the Bay Area. Drawing from the creative spirit of artists and entrepreneurs, and the disruptiveness of the tech industry, our ability to recruit top talent leads to a constant influx of new ideas and approaches. The most exciting part of being at UCSF is its people, who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to create a vibrant community where we can [...] _Excellence is in our DNA._ From genomics and immunology to specialty care for women and children, UCSF brings together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Our hospitals and educational programs consistently rank among the best in the country, according to the latest surveys by _U.S. News & World Report_.

• Admissions | UC San Francisco

  University of California San Francisco Home students wearing white coats walking down a walkway # Admissions Congratulations on your decision to apply to UC San Francisco! UCSF is the leading university exclusively focused on health. The University comprises top-ranked professional schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy; as well as a graduate division with world-renowned programs in basic science, social/populational sciences and physical therapy. [...] UCSF is unique in that it only offers graduate degrees (meaning it does not have an undergraduate student population). To apply to UCSF, you must follow the admissions process specific to the school or program in which you are applying. Specific admissions information can be found here: For information on applying for postdoctoral positions at UCSF, consult the Office for Postdoctoral Scholars. ## More Resources UCSF Footer Logo ## Follow Us: [...] © 2025 The Regents of The University of California

• UCSF Health

  One of the top hospitals in the nation U S News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF's ranking among the leading hospitals in 13 specialty areas for 2024 to 2025 Among the nation's best in 13 specialties Among the nation's best in 13 specialties U S News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF as number 3 in the country for neurology and neurosurgery for 2024 to 2025 No. 3 in the U.S. for neurology & neurosurgery 5 Nobel Prize winners Magnet Recognized for Nursing Excellence [...] Recognized for nursing excellence 750+ Clinical trials in progress ## We're breaking new ground UCSF is a place of discovery and invention. By advancing medical treatments and technologies, we improve health care for patients everywhere. "" Cancer breakthrough boom: Treatment innovations underway today null Brain implant translates paralyzed woman's thoughts into speech null This surgeon is out to cure genetic disorders before birth null [...] We tackle the most difficult challenges, not only to provide the best possible health outcomes for our patients but to push innovation further. Challenging what’s possible Erica’s risky operation ## We're known for outstanding care By bringing together leading experts in nearly all areas of health, we've earned a reputation for excellence in everything we do. U S News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF as part of its 2024 to 2025 Honor Roll One of the top hospitals in the nation

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