2023: Year in Review | UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Foundation

In 2023, our patients showed us what courage looks like. Our scientists broke new ground. And our community came together to take children’s health to new heights. Relive the year with the stories you loved.

Can Neuroscience Help Stem the Tide of Teen Depression

A new treatment approach developed by UCSF experts draws on revolutionary research into the unique teenage brain.

Selah: Our Patient's Journey from Sorrow to Survivor

A liver transplant saved Selah’s life and inspired a future in medicine. In October, she received the 2023 Colin Powell Medal of Courage.

Editing Genes in the Microbiome to Prevent Disease

With the help of a $70M grant, UCSF and UC Berkeley are working together to alter the microbiome to prevent asthma and other conditions.

Where Dentistry Meets Autism, the Kids are All Smiles

UCSF’s Pediatric Dentistry’s Autism Program is among the first in the country to integrate dentistry with behavioral health for kids with autism.

A Redwood Grove at UCSF Benioff Oakland

This summer, we debuted The Grove, a new installation by local artist Walter Hood and part of an ongoing effort to revitalize our Oakland campus.

Notes & Words: Another Night to Remember

From songs and stories to dazzling surprises, our 14th annual Notes & Words was a magical evening that raised $1.5M for children’s health.