The UCSF Community Newsletter

Sleep Patterns Could Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

UCSF scientists have recently shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

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How Evolution Explains Why We Get Sick

By looking to our evolutionary past, scientists at UCSF are finding that some of the same adaptations that make us uniquely human also make us uniquely susceptible to illness.

Go inside our past »

Pioneering HIV Researcher Donates ‘Important’ Career Collection to UCSF

The collection – an incredible 87 linear feet worth of material – dates back to 1964 and includes such invaluable items as lab notebooks, videotapes and handwritten notes.

Learn about Jay’s impact »

Could Brain Aging Be Your Mom’s Fault?

The discovery could explain the variation in brain aging between the sexes, according to new UCSF research.

Explore the science behind it »

UCSF Medical Student Plans to Serve the World’s ‘Forgotten’ Patients

Third-year medical student Jada Williams, MS3, has been volunteering with the UCSF Black Health Initiative and started the student-run UCSF BHI/Booker T. Washington Community Clinic in San Francisco.

Meet Jada » 

Experts in the News

Popular Science

Could We Ever Regrow Our Adult Teeth?

ABC7 News

New UCSF Clinic Helps Children Overcome Their Pain

The New York Times

TikTok Changed How We Talk About Health

KQED

Fake Pharmaceuticals Laced with Fentanyl Are a Global Health Crisis

KCBS

Alcohol Labels Might Soon Contain Cancer Warnings

Social Spotlight

As a physician, higher education leader and Californian, Michael Drake, MD, University of California president, congratulates UCSF Fresno on its 50th anniversary.

Watch his message and share on LinkedIn »

Announcements

Office of Research Updates on Federal Actions: Up-to-date guidance on federal agency directives stemming from White House executive orders will be added as information becomes available on the UCSF Office of Research website. Also, join Harold Collard, vice chancellor of research, and others on Thursday, Feb. 20, to discuss the evolving federal research environment and how UCSF and the broader academic community are responding. RSVP here »

Advancing the Integration of BCH Oakland and UCSF Health: On July 1, all Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland staff will transition their employment to the University of California (UC), enabling more than 2,800 Oakland employees to participate in UC benefits plans and take advantage of resources available to UCSF and UCSF Health employees. Get the details »

Take the UCSF Community Climate Survey: Help shape UCSF’s efforts to improve our working and learning environment by taking the survey. Twenty-five survey respondents will receive a $50 e-gift card weekly. When the survey ends, everyone who takes it will be entered for a chance at one of five iPad Airs. Take the survey by Sunday, Feb. 23 »

Learn To Avoid Scams, Be Entered to Win Gift Cards: Anyone completing a quiz on tax scams is entered for a chance to win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards. Take the test »

Chance to Win Prizes Using New Recognize Site: Log in, explore new features, and help build culture at UCSF by recognizing your peers! Those who engage with the new platform in its first month will be entered to win prizes. Recognize a colleague »

NBA All-Star Weekend Impacts: Chase Center is hosting the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend from Feb. 14-16, with impacts leading up to and during those dates. See a complete list of expected impacts, including road closures and traffic »

Don’t Miss the Monthly UCSF Town Hall: Learn about reducing your risk for stroke, how AI is helping UCSF Health clinicians in the exam room and ways to cope with destructive California wildfires in the next UCSF Town Hall on Friday, Feb. 14, at noon. Be there »

Research Funding Opportunities: The UCSF Resource Allocation Program, a campus-wide program facilitating intramural research funding opportunities, is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 cycle. The submission deadline is Monday, March 3. Learn more »

UCSF Artist in Residence Applications Open: Proposals are being accepted for the next UCSF Library Artist in Residence program, given annually to a qualified candidate. Apply by March 23. Get more information »

Register for UCSF Research AI Day: Discover how AI is revolutionizing biomedical science, clinical care and population health at UCSF Mission Bay on Monday, March 17. Connect with experts, engage with cutting-edge research and be inspired by the latest advancements. All UCSF faculty, staff and trainees are welcome »

Nursing Career Expo: Registered nurses, nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists are invited to meet and network with hiring managers and recruiters on Wednesday, March 19, to learn about current and future job opportunities. Sign up now »

Professional Gender Expression Workshop: Join an industry-leading gender presentation coach for a six-week online workshop to help transgender and nonbinary employees address challenges faced when presenting professionally at UCSF. Vote for a preferred schedule »

President Drake’s Final Town Hall: Hosted by Jen Bowser, chair of the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA), with Dennis McIver, past CUCSA chair, the virtual event will give UC staff an opportunity to hear from University of California President Michael Drake ahead of his retirement. Register now »

Upcoming Events

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

Deals and Discounts

UCSF Apple Discount: Shop the Apple Store for Education to save up to $200 on a new Mac and up to $20 on a new iPad. Pricing is available to students, students accepted to college, parents buying for college students, faculty and staff. Browse now »

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