UCSF Founder’s Descendants Visit Campus for the First Time
Suzanne Carlisle Vick wanted to get a better sense of her family history. That’s why she made the 2,800-mile journey from South Carolina to California, to learn about Hugh Toland and UCSF.
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Give to UCSFSuzanne Carlisle Vick wanted to get a better sense of her family history. That’s why she made the 2,800-mile journey from South Carolina to California, to learn about Hugh Toland and UCSF.
UC San Francisco held several events at its Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses as part of the University of California-wide “Sexual Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in April.
In the aftermath of the devastating 7.8 earthquake that devastated Nepal and its surrounding areas, UCSF business analyst Wayne Cheung is anxiously awaiting word from his contacts in Nepal regarding the status of one of two schools he helped build.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee held a reception April 13 honoring the appointment of Sam Hawgood, MBBS, as UC San Francisco’s 10th Chancellor.
Jennifer Mannix and her Campus Life Services Arts & Events team are committed to encouraging creativity and collaboration throughout the UCSF campuses. They provide diversified programs like arts, performances, community activities and discounts for the entire UCSF community.
Freya Magnusson applauds the efforts of UCSF to integrate natural medicine as a complementary approach to total wellness, at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, the Pediatric ICU and other inpatient settings.
Gail Mametsuka sees UCSF's greatest asset as its faculty, staff and students. As Assistant Director for UCSF’s Fitness & Recreation Department, she views her role as managing and inspiring her creative team who, in turn, develops quality fitness & recreation programs that keep UCSF campus members healthy, engaged and balanced.
As Program Manager for the Cancer Resource Center, Naomi Hoffer is deeply embedded in the world of cancer supportive care. Their team continually assesses new pathways to sustained healing and whole-person support.
As School of Medicine Curriculum Coordinator since 2009, David Rachleff's challenge is to educate new medical students on the current physician practices and train their brains to remain flexible for future technologies and treatments.
Michael Fortes understands numbers as Office and Finance Manager for UCSF’s University Relations department. Knowing the importance of UCSF's mission to the Bay Area and beyond, he pays close attention to all the administrative details that support the people who are out on the front lines making things happen.
As Vice Chancellor of University Relations, Barbara French is honored to share the great work of UCSF. She sees how UCSF and its commitment to research, education and patient care makes an impact on the people of San Francisco, the Bay Area, the State of California and beyond.
Paul Day has always been a social justice advocate, living and working by the principles of tolerance, inclusiveness, and accessibility for all.
Rena Pasick leads the Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research (MTPCCR) with sites at UCSF and UCLA. Her program encourages and supports underrepresented master’s level students in public health and social and behavioral sciences on to the doctorate and careers in research.
Bonz Otsuki, a 20-year UCSF veteran, moved from Campus Life Services to University Relations / Community and Government Relations where she smooths the path for UCSF professionals and staff to get their work done.
Two UC San Francisco academic deans are among a coalition of deans from 30 medical, nursing and public health schools nationwide committed to ensuring the next generation of health professionals are trained to effectively address all of the health risks their patients and communities face from climate change.
University of California (UC) is streamlining the menu of investment funds available through the UC Retirement Savings Program (RSP) — your 403(b), 457(b), and Defined Contribution Plans.
A crowd of almost 250 people gathered at Cole Hall on April 7 to listen to UC San Francisco Chancellor Sam Hawgood, MBBS, outline his vision for a more inclusive campus environment.
When leaders at UC San Francisco were planning to build UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, they made sure that state-of-the-art energy efficiency systems were integrated in the design of their new buildings, which led to a check from PG&E for $804,000 in incentives that came via that focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.
José Carrasco Sandoval, Laura Aguilar and Angie Celis typify the caliber of talent UC San Francisco attracts. All three have been chosen to join the School of Dentistry’s Class of 2019. Unlike most of their peers, all three are “DREAMers.”
Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell said precision medicine will help researchers and doctors develop better, targeted medicine during her visit to UCSF’s Mission Bay campus Thursday.
Carla Perissinotto, MD, MHS, is a Geriatrician who helps people live longer, more comfortable, more fulfilling lives. She works with elderly patients through UCSF Care at Home, which provides medical care to home bound older adults.
Mozzi worked with Larry Rand, MD, to develop the Smart Diaphragm, a device to detect early signs of preterm birth, which received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2014.
Dean Schillinger, MD, a practicing physician at San Francisco General Hospital, worked with the slam poetry nonprofit, Youth Speaks, to create “The Bigger Picture”.
We have launched a One UCSF web page to serve as a platform to magnify our pride in the work we do every day. We’re sharing the stories of people who exemplify UCSF's ideals – whose individual contributions demonstrate the drive, passion and intensity of UCSF.
Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS is a general internist and cardiovascular epidemiologist whose research focuses on the interaction between social, behavioral, and biological factors that place individuals and communities at risk for poor health and inadequate healthcare.
Elisabeth Wilson, MD, MPH, isn’t one of those people who wanted to be a doctor since she was a child. A family illness propelled her into the world of medicine after working in the arts for many years.
Shingo Kajimura, PhD, is a researcher who is studying the cells that cause obesity. He and his team are examining brown fat cell development and its role in controlling energy homeostasis.
Osama and Karuna, along with fellow neuroscience student Bryan Seybold, produce and run a radio show called Carry the One Radio.
Joey is the emcee and event producer for many of our events on campus including the Block Party, Black & White Gala, and various cultural celebrations.
Harrison (PhD candidate, Bioengineering) and Veronica (PhD candidate, Biophysics) are students who tackle the most complex scientific problems in a fun and novel way - using LEGO bricks.