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The UCSF Community Newsletter

Is Your B12 Intake Putting You at Risk for Cognitive Decline?

Meeting the minimum requirement for B12 – needed to make DNA, red blood cells and nerve tissue – may not actually be enough, particularly if you are older.

Explore the UCSF research »

Why Hungry Fat Cells Could Someday Starve Cancer



Liposuction and plastic surgery aren’t often mentioned in the same breath as cancer.

But they are the inspiration for a new approach to treating cancer.

See how it works »

How Do I Prepare Today for Healthy Aging Tomorrow?

Does it matter where I live? What about a robust support system? We asked UCSF’s Louise Aronson, MD, and Courtney Gordon, DNP, those questions and more.

Learn how to plan for a vibrant future »

Mission Bay Hospitals Celebrate 10 Years of Impact and Care

A decade ago, UCSF Health's adult and pediatric hospitals in Mission Bay opened their doors to their first patients. The buildings, which stand where an abandoned rail yard once was, now have served tens of thousands of patients.

Take a look back »

What’s New

School of Dentistry 

UC Recognizes Student National Dental Association for Outstanding Leadership 

UCSF Fresno

UCSF Appoints New Vice Dean for UCSF Fresno Regional Campus

School of Pharmacy 

Team Takes Significant Step Toward Patient-Specific Radiation Therapies

Social Spotlight

UCSF Health is proud to be the new official health care partner of the San Francisco Giants – providing care to players and staff, and visitors at Oracle Park, as part of a 10-year partnership uniting two San Francisco institutions!

Celebrate the historic partnership on LinkedIn »

Experts in the News

The New York Times

Midlife Women Are Clamoring for Testosterone. Does It Work?

Popular Science

Does Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor Help People Without Diabetes?

Los Angeles Times

Worst Flu Season In Years Swamps California

San Francisco Chronicle

California Sees an ‘Alarming’ Rise in Advanced Prostate Cancer

KCBS

Rising Rates of Throat Cancer Potentially Linked to HPV

Announcements

Latest from the Office of Research: UCSF is working with the University of California Office of the President and other institutions to understand new White House guidance related to research funding and community support. See the newest information and register for the Office of Research Town Hall on Thursday, Feb. 20 »

Last Call for the UCSF Community Climate Survey: Help shape UCSF’s efforts to improve our working and learning environment by taking the survey. Twenty-five respondents will receive a $50 e-gift card weekly. When the survey ends, everyone who takes it will be entered for a chance at one of five iPad Airs. Take the survey now »

Expanded UCSF Shuttle Service: Getting to and from UCSF Mission Bay via Caltrain just got easier! Operating Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., UCSF shuttles have expanded service to the 22nd Street Caltrain Station. Plan your route »

Take This Commute Survey: UCSF Transportation has many programs to make your commute easier, including UCSF shuttles, resources for bicycle commuters or options to share your ride. Weigh in on commute options you’d like to learn more about »

Important MyTime Launch Dates: UCSF’s new timekeeping and staff scheduling system has updated its go-live timeline. For biweekly employees, MyTime will launch with the pay period starting on Sunday, May 11. For monthly employees, the system will be operational with the pay period beginning on Sunday, June 1. Learn more »

UCSF Brand 101 Workshops: Get an overview of the UCSF Brand Identity system and resources to support your communications, marketing and design in two UCSF Brand 101 Workshops on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and Friday, Feb. 28. Learn the latest on logo usage, the UCSF name, photos, templates and more. To receive an Outlook invite with a Zoom link, email your preferred date to identity@ucsf.edu »

UC Communal Mindfulness Blitz: Take a break to settle your mind, calm your body, focus your attention and connect in social solidarity during a 10-day mini-mindfulness series for UCSF learners and employees. Explore the course and sign up »

Best Buddies at UCSF: Best Buddies matches faculty, staff and learners with buddies through the San Francisco Unified School District Adult Transition Program, promoting friendship among and inclusion of people of all abilities. Complete the interest form »

Mental Health and Well-Being Support: The UCSF Cope Program offers timely mental health and well-being support for all UCSF employees and their family members.‌ Cope can confidentially connect you to a wide array of personalized support services. For more information, text “@Cope” to 1-833-319-1084 or launch the digital tool »

Prioritize Heart Health: American Heart Month is a great time to get moving and support your cardiovascular health. Check out walking routes around UCSF’s campuses and learn how to get movement in between Zoom meetings »

UC Health Grand Rounds Addresses Avian Flu: Learn how animal disease experts, epidemiologists and public health professionals are navigating the current highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak throughout California, including status, trends and areas of concern. Register for UC Health Grand Rounds now »

Upcoming Events

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

Deals and Discounts

Free Museum Admission: The Oakland Museum of California is offering free admission to all UCSF employees throughout 2025! This exclusive offer includes free admission for children 12 and under. Just show a UCSF ID at the ticketing desk. Get tickets now »

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