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Academic Senate Newsletter
March 2025 | Issue 13
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We need your voice!
Submit compelling stories that humanize the impact —or potential impact — of federal policy and funding changes on public health, patient care, and essential research.*
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In This Edition
Message from the Chair
Steve Hetts
Faculty Highlights
Distinguished Faculty Award Winners & Richard Locksley, recipient of the 67th Annual Faculty Research Lectureship in Basic Science
Vice Chancellor Federal Research Updates
Faculty Career Resources
Academic Senate's Resource for Promotion & Advancement
đź“Ł Volunteers Still Needed for Academic Senate
Join the Committee on Academic Personnel (CAP) or Graduate Council
Funding & Award Opportunities
âť— Due Tomorrow (4/1): Learning & Development Grant Applications
Conference Registration & Travel Grants for Educational Purposes
Nominations for 2025-26 Faculty Research Lectures
Events & Other News
67th Annual Faculty Research Lecture in Basic Science (4/23)
2025 Distinction in Teaching & Mentoring Awards Ceremony (4/25)
Bike to Wherever Day (5/15)
Reclaiming Joy & Meaning in Academic Medicine (5/15)
Follow Academic Senate on LinkedIn
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"Your stories are crucial to humanizing the challenges we face and ensuring our voices are heard by congressional representatives, the media, and beyond."
—Chair Steve Hetts, MD
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Dear Colleagues,
The Academic Senate is meant to be the voice of the faculty at UCSF, and to be that voice, we need to hear from you.
As the federal policy landscape evolves, we are looking for short, compelling stories that can be shared with our congressional representatives, picked up by news outlets, posted on UC sites, and shared on social media. Your experiences and insights are powerful tools in advocating for the continued support of federal funding for research, Medicare, and Medicaid and advancing the public’s access to essential health services, research, and education.
To advocate effectively, we need your stories—personal accounts of how federal funding supports your work in research, clinical care, teaching, and service. The Academic Senate is dedicated to amplifying the human impact of policy and funding changes, as well as recognizing and supporting faculty excellence and empowering our community to engage in shared governance—which is more important than ever.
Your stories are crucial to humanizing the challenges we face and ensuring our voices are heard by congressional representatives, the media, and beyond.
Please share your stories by completing the poll on the Senate Service Portal by April 4, if possible. The poll will remain open until May 31, and submissions will be reviewed on an on-going basis. We will only share them publicly with your explicit permission. In addition, I encourage you to stay informed and take action with these resources:
Thank you for your dedication and for helping amplify the importance of our work.
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Distinguished Faculty Award Winners
The Academic Senate is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Distinguished Faculty Awards.
Distinction in Teaching
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Faculty at UCSF for five years or fewer: Jaya Mallidi, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
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Faculty at UCSF for over five years: Elizabeth Joyce, PhD, Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Department of Cell and Tissue Biology
Distinction in Mentoring
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Faculty at Associate Professor rank: Marissa Raymond-Flesch, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
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Faculty at Full Professor rank: Laurence Huang, Professor, Department of Medicine
An event to recognize their efforts will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Mission Bay Campus, in Byers Auditorium, Genentech Hall. The event will also be broadcasted on Zoom.
To select each year’s awards, the Academic Senate Committee on Academic Personnel (CAP) designates selection committees comprised of faculty and student representatives from all four schools and chaired by CAP members. The Senate is grateful for the service of this year’s selection committee members.
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Richard Locksley, MD
Awarded 67th Annual Faculty Research Lecture in Basic Science
The Academic Senate Committee on Research is pleased to announce the selection of Richard Locksley, MD, as the recipient of the 67th Annual Faculty Research Lectureship in Basic Science. Dr. Locksley is an internationally recognized leader in studies of the cellular constituents of the adaptive and innate immune system.
Dr. Locksley’s lecture, titled “The Conundrum of Innate Allergy: A Wormy Affair” will take place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Health Sciences West Room 300 at Parnassus Campus, with a reception to follow. The lecture will also be broadcast on Zoom. More information about the event here.
Nominations for next year’s Faculty Research Lectures in Basic Science, Clinical Science, and Social, Behavioral, and Health Policy Sciences are now open. Learn more about nominating a distinguished faculty member on the Academic Senate website or check out our nomination FAQ.
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Vice Chancellor of Research Updates
Resources to Stay Informed
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Reminder: Check Out Academic Senate's Resource for Promotion and Advancement
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As many faculty prepare their advancement and promotions packets in the Spring, the Committee on Academic Personnel would like to remind you about the Personalized Mentoring Advancement Promotion Module (PMAP), available through MyAccess and within the Senate Service Portal.
PMAP provides comprehensive information, guidance, and resources pertaining to advancement and promotion, with specific guidance based on Series, Rank, and Step. The module is designed for use by UCSF faculty with Ladder Rank, In Residence, Clinical X, Adjunct, and HS Clinical appointments.
An advisory council of former CAP members regularly reviews PMAP to make sure the contents are up to date. Please contact Senate Analyst Liz Greenwood with any questions about PMAP.
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The Committee on Academic Personnel and Graduate Council Need New Members
The Academic Senate is seeking faculty volunteers to fill eight openings on the Committee on Academic Personnel (CAP) and Graduate Council. Apply now!
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Funding & Award Opportunities | | | | |
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âť— Learning and Development Grant Applications Due Tomorrow
Deadline: April 1, 2025
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Conference Registration and Travel Grants for Educational Purposes
Deadline: Rolling
Funds are available to assist teaching faculty in attending meetings of learned societies, organized educational conferences, and other meetings to present original, creative, and educational work products to attendees, showcasing their efforts in teaching learners, residents, fellows, and/or students.
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Nominations for Faculty Research Lectures Now Open
Deadline: June 2, 2025
The Academic Senate Committee on Research is accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 Faculty Research Lectures in Basic Science; Clinical Science; and Social, Behavioral, and Health Policy Sciences. These awards acknowledge outstanding scientific achievements made by members of the UCSF Academic Senate. More information and instructions for submitting a nomination.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Conundrum of Innate Allergy: A Wormy Affair
67th Annual Faculty Research Lecture in Basic Science
Join Richard Locksley, MD, an internationally recognized leader in immunology, for the 67th Annual Faculty Research Lectureship in Basic Science. Dr. Locksley’s lecture, “The Conundrum of Innate Allergy: A Wormy Affair,” will explore fascinating aspects of innate immunity and allergy. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 23, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., in Health Sciences West Room 300 (HSW-300) on Parnassus Campus, followed by a reception. The lecture will also be available via Zoom.
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Friday, April 25, 2025
2025 Distinction in Teaching and Mentoring Awards Ceremony
The UCSF Academic Senate is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Distinction in Teaching and Distinction in Mentoring Awards, selected by their peers. Join us to celebrate their outstanding contributions to education and mentorship at a special event on Friday, April 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Byers Auditorium, Genentech Hall, Mission Bay Campus. The event will also be available via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. We hope to see you there!
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
The UCSF Bike Bus: Ride, Revel, and Roll!
Bike To Wherever Day
Join the Academic Senate Sustainability Committee and UCSF Transportation for Bike to Wherever Day on May 15. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to biking, come ride with us in support of sustainability, health, and community. We welcome everyone for this fun and social event
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Departure: Meet at Castro & 17th or the Embarcadero (Ferry Building) at 8:15 a.m. Roll out at 8:30 a.m.
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Arrive: UCSF Bike to Work Day Energizer Station, in front of Benioff Children's Hospital at ~8:45 a.m. for refreshments, revelry, and Bike to Wherever Day goodies
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
Reclaiming Joy & Meaning in Academic Medicine
School of Medicine Full Faculty Meeting
Join the Academic Senate School of Medicine Faculty Council on May 15, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., on Zoom for an insightful discussion on finding joy and meaning in academic medicine. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with colleagues and explore ways to cultivate fulfillment in our professional lives.
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