Chancellor Highlights Science Plus Service in State of the University Address
“Science + Service” was the theme for Chancellor Sam Hawgood’s ninth annual State of the University on Nov. 3, 2022.
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Dan Lowenstein, Esteemed Teacher, Scientist, Leader, to Step Down as EVC & Provost
Dan Lowenstein, MD, will step down as executive vice chancellor and provost at the end of this year.
UC Regents Approve Plan for New Hospital at Parnassus Heights
UCSF has received approval for plans to build a state-of-the-art hospital at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights to meet the region’s growing demand for specialty care and California’s rigorous hospital seismic requirements.
UCSF Names Kathy Giacomini Dean of Pharmacy School
Kathy Giacomini, PhD, who trained as a pharmacist and went on to become one of the foremost experts on pharmacogenomics with a focus on drug transporters, has been appointed dean of the UCSF School of Pharmacy.
UCSF to Conduct 2022 Staff Engagement Survey
Campus and UCSF Health staff members will have the opportunity to share candid feedback about their work at UCSF by completing the short, confidential survey, administered by Gallup.
UCSF Is Top Public Recipient of NIH Funding for 15th Year
For the 15th year in a row, UCSF garnered the top spot among public institutions in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2021. UCSF continued to rank highly among all public and private institutions nationwide, ranking fourth overall.
Suresh Gunasekaran Tapped as Chief Executive of UCSF Health
UCSF has named Suresh Gunasekaran, MBA, as the new president and chief executive officer of UCSF Health, bringing an accomplished leader to the world-renowned health system.
UCSF Releases the Latest Designs for New Hospital at Parnassus Heights
The conceptual images are being released to coincide with the project’s Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), which opened a 60-day public comment period on Dec. 16, 2021.
$6M Gift from Family of Roblox Creator Launches New Initiative to Advance CAR T Therapy
The UCSF initiative aims to increase the effectiveness and availability of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy for lymphoma patients.
UCSF Launches Community Investment Program to Support Housing and Minority-Owned Small Businesses
UCSF has created its first community investment pilot program, with a $5 million investment for four Bay Area financial intermediary partners to provide housing assistance, employment and small business loans to community members and minority-owned local businesses in San Francisco and the East Bay.
UCSF Welcomes Erin Gore as New Senior Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration
Erin Gore, a seasoned executive with strong ties to higher education, is joining UC San Francisco as senior vice chancellor of Finance and Administration.
Chancellor Salutes UCSF’s Unflagging Mission in 2021 State of the University Address
In his eighth annual State of the University address, titled “Catalyst,” Chancellor Sam Hawgood highlighted the UCSF community’s many accomplishments despite the ongoing challenges of the past year.
UCSF Chancellor Hawgood Welcomes US Senator Alex Padilla for Virtual Town Hall
UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood hosted Sen. Alex Padilla for a virtual conversation that touched on numerous health care subjects.
