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Our Children’s Hospitals Climb in US News Rankings

New Precision Cancer Medicine Building Welcomes Patients

SLIDESHOW: Best Moments of 2019 Graduations

Napping May Be Early Sign of Dementia in Older Men

Why Trying to Bulk Up is Causing Eating Disorders in Boys

Seen Around Campus

RECOGNIZING A HERO: For his actions in helping to capture a child kidnapping suspect, UCSF's Adam Walker was recognized by the San Francisco Police Department earlier this month. In April, Walker, who is completing his residency at UCSF School of Dentistry, was walking with his family in the Castro District when a woman shouted that someone had grabbed her son. After the suspect set down the 2-year-old boy, he ran, and Walker gave chase, cornering him until police arrived.  Read more about Walker’s heroic actions »

UCSF in The News

UCSF Tool Uses DNA to Identify Hard-to-Find Sources of Infection San Francisco Chronicle | Among 58 patients diagnosed with a viral, bacterial or other infection, the new sequencing tool was able to identify 13 infection-causing pathogens that would have gone undetected by traditional testing, according to a new study led by Charles Chiu , MD, PhD. I’m a Geriatrician. There’s No Clear Age That is ‘Too Old’ to Be President The Washington Post | “For our older presidential candidates, the bottom line is multifaceted, like elderhood itself: They are at higher risk for health issues, yes, but chances are that if they are healthy now, they will be just fine four years from now, too,” says Louise Aronson , MD.

Announcements

First-Ever Chief Biobank Officer: Rohit Gupta will lead UCSF’s biospecimen initiatives and collaborations, aiming to help researchers accelerate novel discoveries in human biology and precision medicine by improving the use of specimens and data.   Read more about the appointment » Join the UCSF Committee on the Status of Women: You can participate on the inclusive committee that examines issues around the status of women at UCSF and recommends to the Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Outreach changes that will continue to afford women equal and fair access to campus programs and activities. Learn more and apply by July 5 » Third Street Garage Transforms: Construction will begin this month on the Third Street Garage at Mission Bay, transforming the building into an elegant design inspired by the double-helix structure of DNA. See the new design »

Events

SOM Dean’s Forum: Our Diversity Initiatives (Part II) Parnassus | June 26 Webinar: The Global Fund, Governance and Public Health Webinar | June 27 2019 SF Pride Parade (UCSF Contingent) Market St. | June 30

Aging Among Homeless Populations: An Emerging Crisis  Mission Bay | July 9 UCSF 2019 Staff Engagement Town Hall – Results Mission Bay | July 11 2019 AIDS Walk San Francisco (UCSF Teams) Golden Gate Park | July 14

Join UCSF at AIDS Walk

Walk with fellow UCSFers in Golden Gate Park to raise money for the new Ward 86 POP-UP Clinic and other local AIDS organizations.You can get a free breakfast, lunch and a UCSF T-shirt by raising or donating $25. Support or join a UCSF team

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