The UCSF Community Newsletter

How a UCSF Emergency Medicine Resident Landed on ‘Survivor’ Island

Palm-size spiders are enough to make most people run for cover. But that was only the tip of the iceberg for Kishan Patel, MD, a third-year emergency medicine resident at UCSF and contestant on the new season of “Survivor” on CBS.

Follow Kishan’s journey to primetime »

Four Easy Ways to Get ‘Deep Rest’

Deep rest is best achieved in prolonged practices that relax the body and quiet the mind, such as a yoga class or meditation. But you can also combat stress within seconds by embracing a few simple approaches.

Explore the list »

UCSF Breaks Ground on Bakar Research and Academic Building

The UCSF Barbara and Gerson Bakar Research and Academic Building has taken a pivotal step forward with the official groundbreaking of the new building, an innovative space that encourages collaboration between researchers across scientific disciplines to advance discoveries in health and science.

Take a look inside the building »

Can We Identify Babies at Risk for SIDS?

Each year about 1,300 infants under the age of 1 die from sudden infant death syndrome, and researchers still aren’t sure what causes these unexpected deaths. But experts at UCSF are getting closer to being able to predict it.

Learn about the research »

UC Regents Approve UCSF Proton Therapy Center for Cancer Care

The UC Board of Regents has approved a state-of-the-art UCSF cancer treatment center, as well as UCSF research space, a life sciences incubator, and primary and specialty care clinics as part of the Dogpatch Power Station development.

See the renderings »

Experts in the News

CNN

Coffee Could Be More Than a Morning Pick-Me-Up, According to New Research

The New York Times

Three Medical Practices That Older Patients Should Question

Washington Post

How AI Could Monitor Brain Health and Find Dementia Sooner

Seattle Times

UCSF Program Helps Transform Washington State's Prisons

KCBS

Despite the Heat, Flu Season is Upon Us

Social Spotlight

How exactly does breathing calm us? UCSF postdoc Alexandra Klein, PhD, discovered that slower breathing may reduce anxiety by changing brain activity.

See her winning presentation in this year’s UCSF Postdoc Slam »

Announcements

Take This Data Test, Be Entered for a Gift Card: Learn why and how to properly dispose of data to adhere to regulatory requirements and prevent data breaches. Everyone who completes the quiz is entered for a chance to win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards. Take the quiz »

2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Information: It is strongly recommended that everyone in the UCSF community receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine. If you come to UCSF for primary care, you can ask for the vaccine during your next visit. Vaccines are also available through your local pharmacy, health care provider or community vaccine site. Faculty, staff and learners will need to submit proof of vaccination or a declination form via the OHS Portal or Digital Screener. A deadline for compliance will be communicated at a later date. Read more about COVID-19 vaccine guidance here »

Upcoming Wage Increases: Employees in the SX, PX and BR bargaining units will receive wage increases in October. Increases have already become effective for employees paid on a monthly basis and will take effect on Sunday, October 13 for biweekly-paid employees. Get additional details »

UCSF Housing Opportunity: The Academe at 198, located at 198 McAllister Street in San Francisco, is now accepting applications for staff housing. Managed by UCSF Housing and in collaboration with UC College of the Law San Francisco, the Academe at 198 is located next to a free UCSF shuttle stop, public transportation and vibrant neighborhoods. Applicants for studio apartments who sign a 12-month agreement and move in before Thursday, October 31 are eligible for one month’s free rent. Learn more »

Election Season Reminders, Health News You Can Use at Noon UCSF Town Hall: The UCSF community is invited to the next monthly Town Hall on Friday, October 4 at a special time from noon to 1 p.m. Topics include a celebration of Diversity Month, Health News You Can Use with Peter Chin-Hong, MD, and guidelines for the upcoming election season, plus segments on AI ethics in research and reducing stress using acutherapy. Submit a question for the panelists ahead of time and mark your calendar »

Be Ready When an Earthquake Strikes: The UCSF community is invited to participate in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on Thursday, October 17. During the drill, everyone is encouraged to prepare for and practice how to keep themselves, their coworkers, patients, visitors, vendors and the greater UCSF community safe during an earthquake. Learn more about the Great ShakeOut Drill »

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, celebrating the value and talent that workers with disabilities add to the workplace. UCSF’s Disability Management Services is hosting a Reasonable Accommodation Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, October 23 from noon to 1 p.m. and is engaged in an awareness campaign to help members of the UCSF community learn about the support available to individuals with disabilities. Get the details »

Volunteers Wanted for Outreach in San Francisco Schools: The UCSF Science and Health Education Partnership Program is seeking volunteers to teach hands-on science lessons in collaboration with K-12 teachers from the San Francisco Unified School District. The program is open to UCSF graduate and professional students, postdocs, faculty, staff and residents. Applications are open until Thursday, October 17. Apply now and help inspire the next generation of scientists »

UC Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Here: Join the University of California’s commemoration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Once again, all UC campuses are providing a wide variety of events and activities to help you individually protect yourself, your private information and the University from ongoing threats. Sign up today »

Upcoming Events

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

Deals and Discounts

Celebrate Halloween at Disneyland Resort: From now through Halloween, Disneyland Resort is home to Halloween-themed attractions and entertainment that may put a spell on you, including Guardians of the Galaxy’s Monsters After Dark, Haunted Mansion Holiday and many more. Use code “UCSF Employees” to receive the qualifying discount. Browse tickets »

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