The UCSF Community Newsletter



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Can We Train Our Brain to Unlearn Chronic Pain?


With chronic pain affecting nearly a quarter of U.S. adults, often with no clear cause, UCSF researchers are developing new ways to retrain the brain’s pain pathways. 


Learn how »

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Inhaling Cannabis May Greatly Increase Your Risk of Getting Asthma


Daily cannabis inhalation is linked to increased risk of developing asthma and a higher chance of COPD, even among people who have never smoked cigarettes, according to a new study. The research suggests these lung health risks may be more significant than previously understood.


See more about the risks »

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From Tangled Yarn to Cancer: Postdoc Slam Winner Unravels the Science


What do tangled knitting yarn and cancer have in common? More than you might think, according to UCSF postdoctoral scholar Atreya Dey, PhD, whose creative presentation about DNA folding earned him first prize at this year’s Postdoc Slam. 


Learn more about the winning presentations »

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Vizient Gives UCSF Health High Marks for Patient Care Excellence


UCSF Health ranked 10th among 118 academic medical centers in Vizient’s annual quality study, marking four consecutive years of recognition for patient care excellence. The ranking makes UCSF Health the only public academic medical center to receive top honors from three major national quality benchmarking systems in 2025. 


Go inside the rankings »

Whats New

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Thrilling Progress in Brain-Computer Interfaces from UC Labs


UCSF School of Pharmacy

Can CRISPR Fix a Childhood Brain Disorder?


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Destroy to Defend: The Hidden Power of Secure Disposal in Safeguarding Information

Social Spotlight

Pharmacist prepares tools for flu shot.

From the classroom to the clinic, student volunteer pharmacists are helping to keep UCSF faculty, staff, and learners healthy this flu season. See the story on Instagram »

Experts in the News

NPR

The Big Problem with Microplastics


The New York Times

Are the Longevity Rules Different for Women?


The New Yorker

If AI Can Diagnose Patients, What Are Doctors For?


NBC News

Scientists Predict Wildfire Smoke Will Be The Most Costly Climate-Related Health Hazard


KNTV

West Coast States Issue Joint Vaccine Recommendation

Announcements

Federal Government Shutdown: As of Wednesday morning, Congress has yet to pass a budget, leading to the government shutting down many of its functions and services funded with discretionary appropriations. The University of California Office of the President and UCSF are closely monitoring the situation. Learn how the shutdown may impact UCSF » 



Traveling soon? Stay informed with Crisis24 Horizon: UCSF’s new risk management platform, Crisis 24 Horizon, features real-time alerts for threats and disruptions, safety ratings and insights for destinations worldwide, and 24/7 emergency assistance. Learners can visit the Crisis24 Horizon Student Access website for details. More information is available for UCSF faculty and staff; visit the Business Travel Insurance website to access the platform » 


Register for the Veterans Career Expo: The annual Veterans Career Expo is back in person. This event is a cornerstone of UCSF’s commitment to building an inclusive community while supporting veterans seeking jobs. The event is on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Millberry Union Conference Center. Register today »


Apply for UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: All scholars interested in pursuing postdoctoral scholarship at any UC campus are invited to apply to the UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The program provides professional development and faculty mentoring to scholars whose research, teaching, and service advance UC’s research excellence and public service missions. Apply to the program »


Document Your Flu Shot in the Digital Screener: With flu season getting underway, UCSF encourages all faculty, staff, learners, and volunteers to protect themselves and their communities by getting vaccinated. To comply with the flu vaccine policy, you must document your vaccine status using the OHS Portal (VPN required) or Digital Screener by Saturday, Nov. 1. Learn how to get vaccinated »


Art for AIDS 2025: Join the UCSF Alliance Health Project as it hosts the 29th annual Art for AIDS auction on Saturday, Oct. 4 at The Bridge Yard. Make bids on art pieces donated by artists and collectors during the silent and live auction, while enjoying drinks, food, and live music. Learn more »


Protect Yourself from Fraud: UCSF’s Audit & Advisory Services has compiled easy tips and controls that can help you prevent, detect, and deter fraud. Its latest newsletter includes information about the different types of occupational fraud that you may encounter at UCSF and risks associated with them. Read the latest issue » 


Call for Comment: UCSF and UC Presidential Policies: UCSF and the University of California Office of the President invite comments on four proposed revised policies: UCSF Administrative Policy 400-22 Clinical Trials Registration & Reporting, UC Presidential Policy on Sustainable Practices, UC Presidential Policy IMT-1300: Information Technology Accessibility, and UC Presidential Policy on Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct. A complete list of policy updates are available for the last 12 months. View them here »


Don’t Miss UCSF’s Monthly Town Hall: The next UCSF Town Hall is Thursday, Oct. 9 at noon. Hear from Chancellor Sam Hawgood and learn about the AI strategy in medical education, updates on the federal funding landscape, The Great Shakeout, Postdoc Slam, and Health News You Can Use. Put it on your calendar » 


Upcoming Events

OCT

01

Block Party 13


Holding Space: A Community Discussion Series



National Latine Physicians Day

OCT

02


Digital Accessibility Office Hours (meets every Thursday)


iLab Office Hours (meets every Thursday)


How to Report a Cyber Incident at UCSF


Toastmasters for Health 2025 (meets every Thursday)


UCSF Fresno Rock Climbing Club

OCT

03

Seminar: Chemical Induction of Mismatch Repair Deficient Tumors

OCT

04

Art for AIDS 2025


Cinema on the Square

OCT

06

Bridging the Gap Seminar Series


Cinematic Empathy: The Art of Socially Conscious Film

OCT

07

NIH Research Career Development Award Application Workshop


Seminar: Perspectives from Industry on Pursuing Translational Neuroscience


Wheels in Motion: 3 Years into the Bike & Micromobility Plan


Seminar: Scaling Genetic Approaches in Human Stem Cell Models


UCSF Science and Health Education Partnership Info Session

OCT

08

Seminar: Learnings from an Academic-Industry Collaboration



Film Screening: Familiar Touch: The Aesthetics of Aging

OCT

09


UCSF Town Hall

OCT

10


Library Needlecraft Meetup



Seminar: Myeloid Heterogeneity and Their Role in High-Grade Gliomas

OCT

11


Digital Health Humanities Basics: No and Low Code Approaches to Digital Research

OCT

14

4

Get Ready for Kindergarten: Enrolling Your Child In Public School

OCT

15

LGBTQ+ Fall Welcome 2025


Ageing, Gender, Menopause: AARP Research and Policy Insights


Lunch on the Lawn


True Selves LGBTQ+ Learner Support Group



Annual Veterans Job Fair and Open House

OCT

16


The Club: Let’s Talk … Menopause


Beyond the Bench and Bedside: Communicating the Value of Your Work


Getting to Patients: Developing CRISPR Gene Therapy For C90rf72 FTD/ALS



“The Canvas Within” Neuroscience Art Show

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

Deals and Discounts

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See the Golden State Warriors get ready for the regular season. The first 10,000 fans attending the Chase Center games against the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers will receive bobbleheads. Get pre-season tickets »

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