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Renée Navarro, MD, PharmD, UCSF's inaugural vice chancellor of opportunity and outreach and professor of anesthesia and perioperative care, has been elected to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Board of Directors for a two-year term (2026–28).
Cecile Puretz has been appointed the American Disabilities Act (ADA)/504 Compliance Officer in the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discriminationas of July 1. The senior leadership role works with partners across campus and UCSF Health, community members, and individuals with disabilities at UCSF to advance accessibility and ADA compliance.
The UCSF Police Accountability Board is seeking staff representatives to serve through December 2027. The civilian advisory body reviews civilian complaint investigations involving the UCSF Police Department and advises the board chair.
Through multiple summers in the Office of Opportunity and Outreach's (O&O) Center for Science, Education and Outreach (CSEO) CURE Research Internship program, Chiara Blake found early exposure to scientific research, along with mentorship and hands-on experience that transformed her curiosity into a career in neuroscience.
