The UCSF Community Newsletter

Diet Could Improve Response to Pancreatic Cancer Therapy

Scientists at UCSF have discovered a way to get rid of pancreatic cancer in mice by putting them on a high fat diet and giving them cancer therapy.

Learn about the research »

Can This Drug Turn Back the Clock on MS?

Ten years of work – with a little help from the green mamba snake – has resulted in a promising new drug that’s already being tested in clinical trials.

Explore the findings »

Why Genetic Testing Is the Key to Our Health Secrets

At its most basic, genetic testing looks for changes – referred to as variants or mutations – in a person’s DNA that may affect their health. But that simple definition belies the far-reaching and extraordinary impact such testing has on health care and health outcomes.

Discover more about the impact »

New Parkinson’s Treatment Helps Former Pro Keep Skateboarding

Shawn Connolly was just 39 years old when he noticed his hands starting to clench unintentionally. He also was having bouts of stiffness and couldn’t move as well as he used to.

See how Shawn gets back on his feet »

UCSF Leader Dedicated to People ‘Deeply Moved’ by Award

To lead one mentee is plenty of work in itself. To have dozens at UCSF and beyond is something else entirely. That’s the mark Christina Mangurian, MD, MAS, has left on countless lives.

Get an inside look at Christina’s impact »

Experts in the News

The New York Times

Engineered Virus Steals Proteins From HIV, Pointing to New Therapy

ABC News

Getting Kids Off Screens to Prepare for Back to School

CNN

Monthly Abortions Continue to Trend Up in the US

San Francisco Chronicle

'Relentless' New COVID Variants Extend California's Summer Wave

KCBS

How VR is Helping Children Undergoing Brain Surgery

Social Spotlight

Saint Francis and St. Mary's hospitals have officially joined the UCSF Health system! Members of UCSF Health’s executive leadership team and representatives from across UCSF were on hand to welcome our new colleagues as we begin providing care to more people in our San Francisco community.

Experience the celebration on Instagram »

Announcements

Annual UC-Wide Payroll Disclosure: As part of the University’s commitment to transparency and public accountability, including the way it compensates faculty and staff, the University of California is disclosing systemwide employee compensation for calendar year 2023. See the 2023 payroll data »

Gift Launches New UCSF Training Program for Jobs in Health Care: UCSF has received a transformative gift from the Crankstart Foundation to create a workforce development program to train about 2,000 San Francisco residents over the next five years for careers in health care. The $14 million pledge will support partnerships with local nonprofits to train community members for well-paid roles as medical practice coordinators, medical assistants and radiology technologists at UCSF. See the details »

Faculty Resource Fair and Development Day: Faculty at all stages of their careers are invited to the in-person Faculty Resource and Networking Fair at Mission Bay Conference Center on Monday, September 9 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event features more than 40 programs and services that support faculty at UCSF. Then, on Tuesday, September 10, faculty can take part in virtual panel sessions and workshops for professional development and resources to enhance their life at UCSF. Get more information »

MyTime Update: UCSF is preparing to launch MyTime, a new scheduling system that will replace four current enterprise systems – HBS for time and attendance, and Clairvia, StaffReady and OnOrOff. MyTime will modernize the way UCSF manages timekeeping tasks across the campus and health system by easing manual processes and creating a better user experience. The MyTime system is expected to launch in early 2025. Learn more about the launch »

Apply for the Research Community-Building Small Grants Program: The Office of Research's Community-Building Small Grants Program, supported by the Vice Chancellor for Research, provides one-time funds of up to $10,000 to support activities that build engagement and collaboration to support equity and belonging for the UCSF research community. All members of the UCSF research community are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 9. Get the details »

Celebrate the Opening of the UCSF Health Bayfront Medical Building: Tour this state-of-the-art facility that will make world-class care more convenient for our community. Opening to patients later this month, Bayfront will provide seven-day a week, same-day urgent care services, San Francisco's largest ambulatory surgery center, six new primary care doctors and more than 130 providers in over a dozen specialties. See all that Bayfront has to offer and enjoy interactive experiences and refreshments. RSVP here »

Join the Diabetes Prevention Program: Say "not me" to Type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a free, one-year lifestyle change program designed for adults who have prediabetes or are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Spots are still available for the DPP’s upcoming cohort starting in September 2024. Sign up now »

Upcoming Teaching and Learning Symposium: UCSF faculty educators, technologists and education staff are invited to explore innovative learning modalities, exchange best practices and delve into the future of health education by participating in the Teaching and Learning Symposium from August 26-29. Sessions include generative AI in education, ed-tech tools, strategies for adapting to technological advancement and a keynote by Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Catherine Lucey. Register here »

Café 24 Community Space Now Open: The former Café 24 space in Genentech Hall at UCSF Mission Bay has been transformed into a vibrant, multi-functional area serving the community in exciting new ways, featuring communal tables, snack and coffee vending machines, a pool table, and soon-to-arrive amenities like outdoor shade and fresh food vending. Take a look »

Polina Ilieva Receives Career Honor: UCSF’s Polina Ilieva, MA, associate university librarian for collections and university archivist, was recently inducted as a Fellow of the Society of American Archives (SAA). The SAA bestows the distinction of fellow, its highest honor, on individuals who demonstrate outstanding contributions to the organization and the archives profession. Follow Polina’s career »

Robert Rodriguez Recognized for Research Contributions: Robert Rodriguez, MD, vice chair for clinical research and professor of emergency medicine, has received the American College of Emergency Physicians' (ACEP) 2024 Award for Outstanding Contribution in Research. The prestigious award is presented annually to an ACEP member who “has made a significant contribution to research in emergency medicine.” Read about Robert’s impact »

Upcoming Events

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

Deals and Discounts

Special UCSF Discount on Giants Tickets: The San Francisco Giants are extending an unbeatable offer to UCSF employees: $5 tickets to a select group of the team's remaining home games at Oracle Park. The discount includes weekday games against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers. Get your tickets now »

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