The UCSF Community Newsletter



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How Does Music Boost Your Brain? More Than You Might Think


We asked UCSF’s Julene Johnson, PhD, an expert in cognitive neuroscience and music and a professor at the UCSF School of Nursing’s Institute for Health and Aging, how music promotes healthy brain function. The answer was music to our ears.


Get Julene’s take »

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Could a Busier Social Life Be a Very Early Sign of Alzheimer’s?


Many experts believe that social isolation is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. But a new study led by UCSF and Boston University has found that the disease may make people more sociable rather than less – at least in its early stages.


Explore the research »

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Meet the Unsung Hero Playing a ‘Small Part’ in Dental Students’ Success


David Gonzalez could be the UCSF School of Dentistry’s best kept secret. The clinic administrative services coordinator, husband, and father of three has his hands in almost every aspect of the student journey. It's the latest in our UCSF People series.


See how David does it »

UCSF Leads the Field in Using AI to Design New Drugs


UCSF scientists are leveraging decades of federal funding to create never-before-seen proteins using artificial intelligence – think ChatGPT but for proteins.


Dive into the work »

Whats New

UCSF Magazine

Inside the Nation's First Master's Program on AI Drug Discovery and Development


Facilities

Dedicated Team to Tackle Waste Reduction


School of Nursing

Esteemed Professor Receives 2025 Helen Nahm Research Lecture Award

Social Spotlight

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UCSF and UCSF Health marched with love and unity at last month’s San Francisco Pride Parade. See and share the images on Instagram »

Experts in the News

San Francisco Chronicle

More Dental Problems as You Get Older? Aging May Not Be the Real Reason


HuffPost

Experts Say These 7 Subtle Behaviors Might Be 'Bigorexia' In Disguise


NPR

What Are The Best Practices For Prostate Cancer Screening?


CNN

Gender-Affirming Care: Your Questions Answered


KCBS

Beating Cancer Is Just One Step in the Survivor's Journey

Announcements

Building the Future of Pediatric Care: UCSF Health has marked a defining moment in its commitment to children and families in the East Bay: the formal transition of Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland employees to employment at the University of California. Read the message »


Safeguard Your Devices, Win Amazon Gift Cards: Plan for the possibility your devices might be lost, stolen, compromised, or confiscated. Then, pass a quiz on safe and secure travel and remote work, and be entered to win an Amazon Gift card »


New Zoom Backgrounds: Celebrate National Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Month with limited edition backgrounds. Get yours now »


Register for Team UCSF at AIDS Walk: Be part of UCSF’s long-time support of AIDS Walk San Francisco on Sunday, July 20 at Golden Gate Park. Sign up for Team UCSF and get breakfast, lunch, and a UCSF t-shirt. Sign up to walk »


More Pink and Lilac Shuttles: UCSF’s new Pink and Lilac shuttles are now running more frequently in the mornings and evenings. See the new schedules »


Mission Bay Parking and Commute Update: Planned changes to parking at UCSF's Mission Bay campus, originally set for Friday, Aug. 1, will be postponed until later this fall. Learn more about your commute solutions »


Hear Results of Latest Staff Engagement Survey: Explore the results of the UCSF Staff Engagement Survey and get your questions answered about next steps at the next monthly UCSF Town Hall on Friday, July 18 at 3 p.m. Be there »

Upcoming Events

JULY

09


Balancing a Plant-Based Diet


Clinical Trials Operations Research Forum


Targeting Overeating Drive Through Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing: Implications for Metabolic Health


UCSF Transportation Updates

JULY

10


Opening Reception: MINDSCAPES

JULY

14


Taking Control of your Online Presence: Making an Online CV on GitHub Pages


Development of a CRISPR-Cas13a-Based Diagnostic Assay for Dengue Virus Detection

JULY

15


An Overview of Gene Counting and Spatial Transcriptomics


Clinical Trials Operations Research Forum


EaRTHinar: Protecting Groundwater from Pesticide Contamination in California

JULY

16


Addressing Health Related Social Needs at UCSF

JULY

17


E-Waste Collection: Mission Bay

JULY

18-19


2nd Annual UCSF Vascular Access Conference

JULY

18


UCSF Town Hall

JULY

20


AIDS Walk San Francisco

JULY

21


Excel Basics for Health Humanists

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

Deals and Discounts

Valkyries Ticket Deal: The Golden State Valkyries are fighting for a playoff spot in their inaugural season at Chase Center! Limited tickets are available to see the Valkyries take on the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces. Browse available seats »

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