The UCSF Community Newsletter

Why UCSF's Binh An Phan Believes ‘No One is Traveling Their Journey Alone’


In his 2025 Last Lecture, Binh An Phan, MD, School of Medicine professor and Zuckerburg San Francisco General and Trauma Center cardiologist, shared a captivating story of survival, showcasing his passion for uplifting students, friends, and family.


Learn about Phan’s journey to UCSF » 

How Do Middle-Aged Folks Get Dementia? It Could Be These Proteins


UCSF researchers have found some clues about how frontotemporal dementia develops that could lead to new diagnostics and get more patients into clinical trials.


See what they found » 

The UCSF Professor Leading Nursing From Classroom to Clinic 


Jim Gatewood, PhD, AGPCNP, RN, was destined to be a nurse. In the latest entry to our new UCSF People series, we learn his journey to UCSF wasn’t a straight line.


Meet Jim » 

3 UCSF Scientists Elected to the National Academy of Sciences


The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit institution established under a congressional charter signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, recognizing achievement in science.


Learn who was recognized » 

Whats New

Science and Education Partnership

How Students and Researchers Learn Together Through a UCSF Mental Health Program

Campus Life Services

UCSF Program Saves Hundreds of Thousands in Utility Costs

Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health

HIVE Helps People Living with HIV Achieve Family-Building Dreams

Social Spotlight

UCSF’s commencement season is off and running, as more than 200 master’s and PhD degree candidates from the Graduate Division’s 22 degree programs crossed the stage cheered on by proud family, friends, and mentors.


Celebrate their achievements on Instagram » 

Experts in the News

CNN

22 Top Travel Shoes for Comfort and Support, Backed By a Podiatrist

 

STAT 

Prenatal Genetic Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Shows Promise in Mouse Study

 

San Francisco Chronicle 

Everyone is Suddenly Worried About Protein. And There’s One Group That Really Should Be

 

The New York Times

A New System Aims to Save Injured Brains and Lives

 

KCBS 

Why is Pelvic Health So Important?

Announcements

MyTime Going Live for Monthly Employees: Employees paid monthly will begin using MyTime, UCSF’s new integrated timekeeping and scheduling system, starting with the June 2025 pay period. The May pay period will continue to be tracked using HBS. Watch your inbox for more information and review the steps you need to take now »


Staff Resource Days Returns: Celebrate and learn at the Staff Resource Fair on Thursday, June 5 at UCSF Mission Bay, with virtual events and pop-ups throughout the entire week. Staff Resource Days connects staff to UCSF and partner resources that support personal and professional development. See the calendar of events »


Special Panel on Fraud Prevention: Be part of the conversation on Thursday, June 5 at noon as a panel of experts dives into current fraud trends, addresses future fraud during periods of economic certainty, and provides valuable insight. Register here » 

 

Submit Abstracts for the UCSF HEAR Symposium: The 18th Annual UCSF Health Equity and Anti-Racism Research (HEAR) Symposium, which showcases research and action to advance health equity, is accepting abstract submissions through Wednesday, June 25 » 

 

Online Attackers Targeting UC: In recent weeks, online attackers have increasingly targeted University of California staff with attempts to change their direct deposit information in UCPath, including stealing usernames and passwords. Protect yourself » 


Join UCSF at the Pride Parade: The UCSF community, friends, and family are invited to be part of the UCSF contingent at the 2025 San Francisco Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29. Free t-shirts will be available while supplies last. Be there with UCSF » 

Upcoming Events

MAY

28


LCA Genome Core: 10X Genomics Seminar 

 

What We Can Learn From Asking Big and Small Questions in Complex Trait Genetics 

MAY

29


Uncovering Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration One Image at a Time 

 

Sensory Tools for Stress Relief: Strategies for Calming the Nervous System 

 

Through the Looking Glass: Skeletal Imaging for the Novice and Expert 

 

Clinical Trials Day 2025 

 

Getting to Patients 

 

MAY

30


Shabbat Lunch 

 

'Keys Bags Names Words' Film Screening and Panel Discussion 

 

UCSF Bikes! Critical Mass Ride 

JUNE

02


Wellness Resources for Remote Staff 

 

Administrative Management Professionals: The Benefits of Belonging 

 

Command-Line Basics for Digital Health Humanities Research 

 

UCSF Diversity Committees: Meet Your Employee Resource Groups 

 

Cultivating a Culture of Wellbeing: A Practical Guide for Managers 

JUNE

03


Build a Strong Linkedin Profile 

 

Learn Something New at the UCSF Library! 

 

Empowering Small Business Growth 

 

Restoring the Caregiver’s Heart: A Meditation for Those Walking the Path of Elder Care 

 

Managing Your Ergonomics Onsite and Offsite 

 

Somatic Mitochondrial Mutations in the Aging Brain 

 

Your UC Retirement System

 

JUNE

04


Office Chair Yoga 

 

Get to Know UCSF Family Services 

 

The Future of HIV Prevention 

 

Restorative Justice: Cultivating Mutual Respect, Empathy, and Trust 

 

Becoming an Agent for Change in Nursing: A Health Policy Research Journey 

 

Music for Cultivating Calm: An Immersive Listening Workshop to Reduce Stress and Anxiety 

 

PRIDE Movie Night: Wicked 

 

JUNE

05


An Unlikely Culprit Driving TNF Immunobiology in Pancreatic Cancer 

 

Public Psychiatry Showcase 

 

Supplier Connections Expo 

 

'Characteristics of Successful Applicants' Panel 

 

UCSF Alumni at Ruth Bancroft Garden 

 

LGBTQIA+ End of the Year Gathering 2025 

JUNE

06


Virtual Staff Resource Day 

 

Targeting Cancer Pathways with Chemical Switches and Molecular Glues 

JUNE

07


UCSF Neurofibromatosis Family Day 

JUNE

09


Stepping Towards Nanopore Single-Molecule Protein Sequencing 

 

Chicanx Latinx Campus Association Una Familia Unida Social Celebration Event 

 

From Pre-Contemplation to Action: A Practical Approach to Doing Research That Leads to Policy Change 

JUNE

10


Lunch and Learn Tech Seminar: Mawi DNA Technologies

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

Deals and Discounts

Special Disney Ticket Deal: UCSF employees can save 50% on three- to 10-day Disney theme park tickets from May 27 to September 20 for children ages 3 to 9. The discount applies to all four Disneyworld Resort theme parks. Get tickets now » 

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