The UCSF Community Newsletter

Meet the 2024 Founder’s Day Awardees

UCSF salutes the exemplary service of faculty, staff and learners to the University and to our community at large as we work to advance health worldwide.

Learn about this year’s inspiring winners »

An Expert’s Advice on Beating Those Pesky Migraines

While recurring headaches impact 3.1 billion people globally, there’s a lot of misinformation about headaches among providers and the public and a lack of education.

See what an expert recommends »

This Therapy Is Stopping Cancer. Can It Work Against Brain Tumors?

A type of therapy called CAR-T that has extended survival for thousands of patients with leukemia and other blood cancers is being adapted at UCSF to treat people with the most common and deadly type of adult brain tumor. 

Learn about the technology »

New Neuron Discovery Could Pave the Way for Eye, Brain Disease Treatment

Scientists have known for years that a lattice of blood vessels nourishes cells in the retina that allow us to see – but it’s been a mystery as to how the intricate structure is created. The discovery could one day lead to new therapies for eye and brain diseases.

Read more »

Native American Learners Forge Strong Connections with Heritage at UCSF

Many modern day Native Americans in the U.S. have multiple roots, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous. That lived experience often leaves them looking for a way to strengthen or rebuild a connection with that lineage in an authentic way.

Meet UCSF’s Native graduates »

Experts in the News

San Francisco Chronicle

UCSF Nurse Makes History with Swim From Golden Gate Bridge to Farallon Islands

NPR

What to Know About the New Transmissible COVID-19 Variants

The New York Times

Muscles in Knots? Here's How to Loosen Them Up

Wired

Saunas Are the Next Frontier in Fighting Depression

KCBS

Going to a Female Doctor Could Be Better for Your Health

Social Spotlight

Join Jamie Dearaujo as she eats her way through UCSF retail vendors, tasting the best of what our campuses have to offer. The inaugural episode of “Jamie Eats” takes Jamie to Publico at UCSF Mission Bay.

Watch the episode on YouTube »

Announcements

Read UCSF’s Security Policies, Win Gift Card: Read about the University of California and UCSF’s IT security policies meant to protect patients, research, faculty, staff and learners, then take the quiz at the end to be entered in a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card. Learn more » 

Celebrating Pride Month: Mark Pride Month at the UCSF Town Hall on Friday, June 7 at 4 p.m. Dan Bernal, vice chancellor for UCSF Community and Government Relations, will help mark festivities and honor UCSF’s ongoing support of AIDS Walk San Francisco. We’ll also get Health News You Can Use from Peter Chin-Hong, MD, and hear details about how artificial intelligence is making it easier to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Mark your calendar and submit questions ahead of time »

UC Benefits Cover You on Vacation: If you’re taking a vacation this summer, it’s important to be ready for anything. In the unfortunate case that you get sick or injured while you're out, it's helpful to know how to get care. Find out how it works »

Staff Resources Days Returns: Focus on career wellness by attending virtual sessions from Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5 on topics of professional development, wellness and community. Stop by the in-person resource fair on Thursday, June 6 at the Mission Bay campus to connect with representatives from organizations, committees, and get and resources for staff in a social, accessible outdoor environment! Plus, join in self-guided online learning on Friday, June 7. Be there »

Glyphosate Dreams Exhibition: Join the opening reception of Glyphosate Dreams, a multimedia art exhibition by 2023 UCSF Artist in Residence Katina Bitsicas, on Thursday, June 13. The reception will be held at the UCSF Kalmanovitz Library at Parnassus Heights, including the exhibition and conversation with the artist. Register to get a spot »

Celebrate Sustainability Across UCSF: The UCSF Sustainability Awards recognize campus and UCSF Health staff, faculty, learners and teams for their efforts toward achieving the University’s sustainability goals. Join us on Thursday, June 6 at 3:30 p.m. at Genentech Hall on the Mission Bay campus. RSVP to reserve your seat »

School of Dentistry’s Vision for the Future: With the revitalization of the Parnassus Heights campus underway, UCSF Dentistry has developed a bold vision for a future home following an intensive study. The report, “The New American Dental School,” outlines the conceptual framework for building a new kind of dental school at UCSF – one that will shape the future of health and science through innovation, interprofessional education, integrated health and community connection. Read it here »

Waste to Art Winners: What happens when you give creative, passionate people pipettes, aluminum soda cans, hospital gowns and other waste destined to rot? You get the 2024 UCSF Waste to Art challenge, a contest designed to combine art, sustainability and waste reduction. This year, judges and the public voted on 16 pieces displayed at the Millberry Union and three entries came out on top. See the winners »

The Nurses Who Changed Patient Care in the AIDS Crisis: In the early days of the AIDS epidemic, nurses played a crucial role in forever transforming health care. Cliff Morrison, RN, MSM, MSN, ACRN, FAAN, was the nurse who launched the country's first in-patient AIDS unit in 1983. He joined Carol Dawson-Rose, PhD, RN, FAAN, newly-named dean of the UCSF School of Nursing, associate vice chancellor of Nursing Affairs and an early leader in international patient-centered AIDS prevention and care, to share their experiences about providing care during the crisis. Listen now »

Ultra-Low Freezer Rebate: The UCSF Office of Sustainability is providing a rebate of $10,000 for replacing old inefficient ULT freezers with Energy Star-certified models. This policy is motivated by UCSF’s commitment to ongoing research infrastructure improvements and by a University of California-wide commitment to reduce energy use at each campus location. Modern freezers are up to 25% more space efficient and use only 30% of the energy of older freezers. The rebate is open to all UCSF principal investigators. Take advantage of the rebate »

Upcoming Events

Visit the UCSF Events Calendar to submit events and see what’s happening.

Deals and Discounts

Exclusive Columbia Employee Store Access: The Columbia Sportswear Company Shopping Event opens the employee store in Richmond exclusively for health care professionals beginning Friday, May 31 and running until Sunday, June 23. UCSF employees get an extra 10% off and are automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes. Brands include Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna. Bring proof of UCSF affiliation, photo ID and download this flier »

Campus News | Suggest Story | Contact | Archive