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CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES: David Julius (right) hugs colleague Sandy Johnson during a celebration for Julius, who won a 2020 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for his work on the neuroscience of pain.

Julius celebrated with his lab and colleagues on Sept. 5 when the prizes were announced, as well as with the larger UCSF community the following day in Genentech Hall’s atrium.

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Announcements
Volunteer at the Bay Area Science Festival: Led by UCSF, this nine-day community celebration of science culminates with Discovery Day at Oracle Park on Saturday, Nov. 2. Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles and do not need to have a science background. Sign up by Sept. 26 »

Attend Sharecase 2019: Live talks about the how colleagues are using technology at UCSF, an exhibit hall with hands-on demos and networking with service providers. Get it all at this year’s Sharecase on Oct. 10 »  

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: UCSF will be holding fun and educational events at several campus and UCSF Health locations throughout September. Learn how to stay safe and secure online and win great prizes (while supplies last). See where the events will be held »

#UCSFLife Photo Contest Extended: Didn’t get your shot in? You now have until Sept. 27 to enter! Follow @UCSF on Instagram and share with us a glimpse of your #UCSFLife to receive a limited-edition UCSF pop-socket and a chance to win Apple AirPods!   See the full contest details on how to win the AirPods »

New InVent Fund for Researchers: UCSF’s Innovation Ventures has created the philanthropic InVent Fund for projects that would benefit from additional internal funding that could result in compelling proof of concept or otherwise demonstrate transformative promise. Learn about the funding opportunities and apply by Sept. 27 »

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