How does origami-like DNA affect brain development? How do cancer-immune cell interactions prevent immune cell activity in tumors?
Two breakthrough discoveries by UC San Francisco scientists answer these questions and could open new paths to preventing and treating conditions such as autism and Alzheimer’s, as well as developing new targeted cancer therapies.
Meet Daniele Canzio, PhD, an associate professor of neurology in the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, who studies the role of cell surface diversity that helps neurons communicate. Balyn Zaro, PhD, is an associate professor of pharmaceutical chemistry in the School of Pharmacy, studies immunology and cancer biology. They’ve been named winners of the 2026 Bowes Biomedical Investigator Award.
The award is made possible by the William K. Bowes Jr. Foundation…