The UCSF Community Newsletter

UCSF Employees Can Now Take Uber Shuttles to Mission Bay. Here's How to Ride


Uber, which is headquartered in Mission Bay and operates an employee shuttle system that runs throughout the Bay Area, will permit a limited amount of UCSF employees to purchase a monthly subscription to ride the shuttles beginning in June.


View the routes and stops »

Is This Molecule ‘Checkmate’ for Coronaviruses that Could Cause Pandemics?


In testing, new drug candidates developed by teams at UCSF and Gladstone Institutes performed better than Paxlovid against SARS-CoV-2 and the MERS virus, which periodically causes deadly outbreaks around the world.


Learn about their work »

Transforming Pediatric Care: How UCSF Research Is Changing Lives


In 2024, research funded by the National Institutes of Health drove groundbreaking care for kids with strokes, heart defects and immune system disorders.


Explore UCSF’s impact »

Darnele Wright to Join UCSF as Chief Campus Counsel


Her career spans leadership in innovation, domestic and international research, and university governance at UCSF and the University of California Office of the President.


Meet Darnele »

Whats New

School of Medicine 

How UCSF Project Manager Mansi Dedhia Brings Empathy to Every Interaction

University of California Health

‘Writing the New History for Health Care’: UC Nurses Set Vision for the Future of AI in Nursing

School of Nursing 

Equity in Maternal Care: Going Beyond One Birth at a Time 

Social Spotlight

Teen patients at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals danced the night away at this year's hospital proms in San Francisco and Oakland last week, helping bring normalcy and joy for kids with serious health issues.


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Experts in the News

USA Today

What You Need to Know to Stay Protected Against Whooping Cough 

 

San Francisco Chronicle 

Breakthrough Multiple Sclerosis Therapy By UCSF Doctor Transforms Treatment for Millions

 

San Francisco Business Times 

UCSF Chancellor Urges Caution in AI Health Care Implementation Despite ‘Huge Opportunity’

 

The Washington Post

Believers Say Microdosing Psychedelics Helps Them. Scientists are Trying to Measure the Claims

 

KCBS 

New Research Finds Most Back Pain Treatments are Ineffective

Announcements

UCSF's First-Ever UC Grad Slam Winner: PhD student Sophia Miliotis took the top prize this week at the University of California event just weeks after winning UCSF Grad Slam. Miliotis won the annual PhD student research communication competition with her presentation, “Finding HIV: A Swipe in the Right Direction.” Celebrate Sophia's win »


Staff Engagement Survey Ending Soon: All UCSF staff, including those at Saint Francis and St. Mary’s hospitals, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, and UCSF Fresno can access the confidential survey in one of three ways. Check your email for a personalized link, login to UCSF’s Gallup Access online or visit the Gallup 2025 survey online and enter your UCSF employee ID. Get more information » 


Important MyTime Training for All Employees: UCSF’s new integrated timekeeping and scheduling system – MyTime – is coming. eLearning for all employees must be completed before go-live by Sunday, May 11 for biweekly employees and Sunday, June 1 for monthly employees. Complete your training now »


Go Phish for a Chance to Win Amazon Gift Cards: Learn how to report phishing and other IT Security incidents at UCSF, then complete a quiz to win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards. Take the test for a chance to win »

 

UCSF Strike Updates: UCSF is preparing for an upcoming strike by UPTE and AFSCME on Thursday, May 1.Learn more about the strike using In The Know » 

 

Chancellor Awards for Diversity Nominations: The Chancellor Awards for Diversity are now accepting nominations. The awards recognize the outstanding efforts of faculty, staff, and students who demonstrate a strong commitment to the elimination of barriers to full inclusion for all people. Nominate someone deserving » 


Transportation Town Halls in May: Hear about transportation projects and improvements in upcoming Town Halls, including three virtual events, two at Parnassus Heights, and one at Mission Bay. See dates, locations, and Zoom information » 

 

Office of Research Federal Updates: Visit the Office of Research landing page for the latest guidance regarding federally funded research, view the FAQ document for extended information, and see the most recent leadership message from Vice Chancellor for Research Harold Collard »

 

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources: Explore ways to support mental health in a series of initiatives and events aimed at promoting mental well-being and fostering a supportive community at UCSF. Activities include Mental Health Bingo, Wholesome Story Hour, and various webinars »

 

Staff Resource Days 2025: Celebrate and learn at the UCSF Staff Resource Fair on Thursday, June 5 at the Mission Bay campus, with virtual events and pop-ups throughout the week connecting staff to UCSF and partner resources that support personal and professional development. Mark your calendar » 

 

UC Moves is Back: The month-long challenge encourages the UCSF community to incorporate physical activity and wellness into their daily routine for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. Register here »

 

UC Research or Programming Funding Opportunity: The 2025–2026 VOICE (Valuing Open and Inclusive Conversation and Engagement) Initiative is accepting applications, providing up to $5,000 in funding to UC faculty, staff, students and administrators who wish to pursue research or programming that explores the intersection of expression, engagement and democratic learning. Apply by Monday, June 2 » 

 

Don't Miss This Friday’s UCSF Town Hall: Explore the latest transportation projects and options across UCSF's campuses, go inside AI’s evolving role in nursing education, learn about mental health resources and hear Health News You Can Use at the next UCSF Town Hall this Friday, May 2 at noon. Be there » 

Upcoming Events

APRIL

30


Smell: The Scent Lab – Ayurvedic Aromatherapy 

 

Arab American Heritage Month Breakfast Meet and Greet 

 

Taste: Dumplings! Tracing Roots to East Asian Medicine 

 

Touch: The Pulse of East Asian Medicine 

 

UCSF PT Perspective Series: Pelvic and Sexual Health 

MAY

1-2


Statistics of Enrichment Analysis Methods 

MAY

01


Taekwondo Physician: Dr. David Jeong’s Journey to Olympics 

 

UC Moves Informational Webinar 

 

Multiethnic Health Equity Research Center and Women's Health Clinical Research Center Research Symposium 

 

Aging in Place: How to Make a Home in the City 

 

ON MUSCLE: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters 

 

Climate Resilience: Personal and Community Resilience in the Changing Climate

MAY

02


Competency-Based Clinical Supervision 

 

“I’m Picking Up Good Vibrations” with Tibetan Singing Bowls 

 

UCSF Town Hall 

 

Wholeness: Mindful Mystery Box Challenge – Fruits, Roots and Leaves 

 

Resourcefulness: Coconut Smash and Sip – Hammers for Hydration

MAY

5-6


Introduction to R Data Analysis 

MAY

6-8


The Opioid Industry Documents Archive: National Symposium 2025 

MAY

06


Diversity Graduation and Awards 

MAY

07


ASPIRE Cohort Study Webinar 

 

Llamas at Mission Bay 

 

Spring Handmade Market 

 

Prana in Motion: Rhythmic Breath and Movement for Busy Minds and Bodies

MAY

08


UCSF Bike Bus: A Grand Excursion in the Name of Science, Health, and Good Company 

 

Courageous Conversations About Ancestral Wisdom and Wellness 

 

Breaking the Taboo: Talking about Suicide and Seeking to Understand When Someone is Having Thoughts of Suicide 

 

Clinical Trials Operations Research Forum 

 

Climate Resilience: Personal & Community Resilience in the Changing Climate

MAY

09


Dosha-Balancing Through Yoga Therapy 

 

AANHPI Health & Wellness: Parenting and Intergenerational Healing

MAY

12-13


Introduction to RNA-Seq

MAY

12


Scientific Publishing: An Insider's View

MAY

13


Safeguarding Public Data: Rescuing Federal Research Datasets

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

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