You can learn a lot of information from taking a tour of a medical facility. Check to see if UCSF Mission Bay is open to the public while you're in the area.
Situated in Downtown San Francisco, this health care institution is well worth including on your itinerary. But you'll find lots more to see and do in this area. Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island are within easy reach of UCSF Mission Bay.