The UCSF Community Newsletter

Meet the Proud UCSF Employees Related by Blood, Marriage and Mission


While there aren’t statistics that track such occurrences, employees related by blood or marriage at UCSF and UCSF Health include mothers and children, brothers and sisters, partners and, yes, even entire families.



Get to know their stories »

How ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Could Help Parkinson’s Patients


Researchers wanted to know if a natural compound found in certain mushrooms could be used to help Parkinson’s patients who often experience debilitating mood dysfunction and don’t respond well to antidepressants or other medications.


See the surprising results »

Why Do Neighborhoods Impact Chances of Surviving Leukemia?


A UCSF study has uncovered new neighborhood characteristics that contribute to higher death rates in children with leukemia.


Explore the research »

UCSF Scientist Receives High Honor for Exceptional Career


UCSF researcher and campus leader Atul Butte, MD, PhD, has been recognized for his outstanding career in the computational and health sciences.


Learn about the recognition »

Whats New

Real Estate 

Latest Designs for the Bakar Research and Academic Building

School of Medicine

UCSF Advances AI in Research Through Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration 

UCSF Health 

UCSF Health Hospitals Earn Top Honors for Patient Safety 

Social Spotlight

When UC Merced’s Medical Education Building opens in fall 2026, it will be a home for future doctors in SJV PRIME+ – a partnership between UC Merced, the UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Fresno to train doctors from the Central Valley for the Central Valley.


Join the celebration on LinkedIn »

Experts in the News

San Francisco Chronicle 

What You Can Do At Every Age to Improve and Preserve Your Brain Health

 

The New York Times 

Can You Reverse Tooth Decay?

 

60 Minutes 

Egg Freezing Popularity Increasing Among Young Women to Preserve Their Fertility

 

CBS Bay Area 

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Hold Prom for Teen Patients

 

KCBS 

Doctors at UCSF Health Implant First Total Artificial Heart

Announcements

MyTime is Live: UCSF’s new integrated timekeeping and scheduling system is up and running. Take advantage of MyTime assistance through extended support hours, training materials, and an expanded job aid library to help navigate the new system. Review the steps you need to take now » 


RSVP to the Office of Research Town Hall: Join the Office of Research’s quarterly virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, June 18 at 1 p.m., focusing on the federally funded research landscape with updates, guidance, and resources. Leaders from across the institution and research enterprise will be there. RSVP here »

 

New UCSF Zoom Backgrounds: Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and more » 

 

Nominate Colleagues for Chancellor Awards for Diversity: Recognize the efforts of faculty, staff, and students who demonstrate a strong commitment to the elimination of barriers for all people. Nominate someone deserving by Friday, May 30 »

 

Sign Up for UC Moves: There is still time to join Team UCSF in the friendly competition to be the UC campus with the most movement. Register for UC Moves »


Get Answers to Your Transportation Questions: Don’t miss three remaining Transportation Town Halls discussing UCSF’s commute solutions and projects. Choose from two virtual events and an in-person program at UCSF Mission Bay’s Mission Hall. Put it on your calendar »

 

Join Staff Resource Days: The UCSF Staff Resource Fair is on Thursday, June 5 at UCSF Mission Bay. Be at events and pop-ups taking place throughout the week » 


Changes to Masking Requirements: The respiratory viral season and this year’s employee and inpatient flu vaccination programs have ended, along with the UCSF Health-wide health care personnel masking requirement. Get more information »

Upcoming Events

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J. Englebert Dunphy Resident Research Symposium 

 

E-Waste Collection Event: Parnassus Heights 

 

Create-A-Coaster: Parnassus Heights 

 

Impaired Consciousness in Epilepsy: Mechanisms and Novel Treatment Strategies

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The UCSF Bike Bus: Ride, Revel, and Roll! 

 

Lessons Learned from Leading Through Pandemics and Political Partisanship 

 

Using Stem Cells to Explore the Genetics Underlying Brain Disease 

 

Climate Resilience: Personal and Community Resilience in the Changing Climate

 

Cancer Foundation Funding Opportunities and Tips for Applying 

 

Reclaiming Joy and Meaning in Academic Medicine

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Working Parents: Strategies for Resilience and Avoiding Burnout 

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

 

Intermediate RNA-Seq Analysis Using R 

 

Office of Graduate Medical Education Excellence and Innovation Annual Symposium

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Health Care in Harmony: Balancing Innovation, Cost, and Care

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Create-A-Coaster: Mission Bay 

 

'Extremis' Screening: An Evening with Jessica Zitter, MD 

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Enhancing Respiratory Care in Uganda with Digital Support 

 

Finding Mental Health Resources 

 

Artificial Intelligence and Neuro-Equity 

 

Game Night: Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander and Jewish Heritage Month

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Climate Resilience: Personal and Community Resilience in the Changing Climate 

 

The Nuts and Bolts of Being a PI on a Clinical Trial 

 

Slow Ride to Kilowatt 

 

Living with a Diagnosis: A Discussion with Doctors Living with Dementia Webinar 

 

Clinical Trials Operations Research Forum

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Move into Stillness: African and Middle Eastern Beats Meet Meditation 

 

Status of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders at UCSF 2025

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Exploring Diet, Disparities, and the Gut Microbiome in Colorectal Cancer

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

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