Kristen

Bole

Assistant Director, Public Affairs

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Kristen Bole, assistant director of public affairs, covers the School of Pharmacy, genetics, translational medicine and industry alliances. An award-winning business reporter and editor, she joined UCSF in 2007 after nearly 20 years of experience in business journalism, executive staffing and public relations in health and science. Bole’s career has taken her around the world, ranging from the Peace Corps in the Central African Republic to her master’s research in Central American rain forests, to a stint helping start up a business newspaper in Bangkok. Bole holds degrees from Cornell University (BA, English) and Columbia University (MS, Journalism). 

Recent articles by Kristen Bole

Sam Hawgood Takes the Helm at UCSF

April 01, 2014
Renowned pediatrician and medical school dean Sam Hawgood, MBBS, has taken over as interim chancellor of UC San Francisco.

UCSF Climate Survey Q&A

March 19, 2014
The University of California has engaged Rankin & Associates Consulting to conduct a system-wide “Campus Climate” survey, to gather a wide variety of data related to the institution’s living and working environment.

UCSF School of Medicine Ranked Among Nation's Best Again by U.S. News

March 11, 2014
UCSF's School of Medicine ranked fourth nationwide in both research and primary care education this year, according to a new survey conducted by U.S. News & World Report.

Reimagining Pharmacy Care

March 05, 2014
UCSF is changing the way you think about your neighborhood drugstore by putting the pharmacist front and center – not just in the store, but also on your health care team.

Kaiser Permanente and UCSF Add Substantial Genetic, Health Information to NIH Online Database

February 26, 2014
Researchers worldwide will now have access to genetic data linked to medical information on a diverse group of more than 78,000 people, enabling investigations into many diseases and conditions.

UCSF, Walgreens Open New Pharmacy to Explore New Models of Patient-Centered Care

February 25, 2014
UCSF and Walgreens have opened a unique Walgreens store that aims to improve medication safety, decrease health care costs and help patients use medicines more effectively.

Samsung, UCSF Partner to Accelerate New Innovations in Preventive Health Technology

February 21, 2014
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and UC San Francisco have announced a partnership to accelerate validation and commercialization of promising new sensors, algorithms, and digital health technologies for preventive health solutions.

UCSF Schools Lead the Nation in NIH Biomedical Research Funds

February 12, 2014
UCSF's four professional schools topped the nation in federal research funding in 2013, with the University ranking second overall in funds from the National Institutes of Health.

Sam Hawgood Named Interim UCSF Chancellor

January 23, 2014
Sam Hawgood's career at UCSF has spanned 32 years, starting as a fellow and leading up to his appointment as interim chancellor, which the UC Board of Regents approved on Jan. 23.

UC Board of Regents Approves Sam Hawgood as Interim Chancellor

January 23, 2014
The University of California Board of Regents has unanimously approved the appointment of renowned pediatrician and medical dean Sam Hawgood, MBBS, to serve as interim chancellor of UC San Francisco.