Essential news for the UCSF community
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He brings more than 20 years of experience in health care administration and information technology.
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A study in humans shows how activity alters brain chemistry to protect aging synapses.
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32 UCSF faculty members will receive $1 million each as part of the Investigator Program.
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New Year’s Day and Super Bowl Sunday are strongly associated with emergency room visits for the deadly heart rhythm disorder.
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Cognition issues are a common after-effect of coronavirus infections.
Announcements
Shuttle Service Impacted by COVID-19 Surge: A shortage of shuttle drivers is affecting the frequency and timing of some routes, although all routes will remain operational. See updates on shuttle schedules or check the UCSF Mobile app. 

Get Your Vaccine Booster by Jan. 31: All eligible employees and learners must receive a booster vaccination by the end of the month. Find out more about the requirement and schedule your appointment »
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Wellness Corner
The new year is a great time to get your finances in gear. Start by creating or reassessing your budget and take note of any savings goals you'd like to work towards in 2022. Visit mywellness.ucsf.edu for ways to improve your financial wellness and other wellbeing resources.
Virtual Events
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Thursday, Jan. 27, Noon

Come hear about the progress on our organization-wide action plan and share your feedback on ways to continuously increase engagement. UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood and Chief Clinical Officer Joshua Adler will kick off the event.

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UCSF Nights at the Chase Center

Catch a Warriors game with special deals available for UCSF staff, faculty and learners.