Julius R. Krevans, M.D.

Chancellor 1982-1993

Julius R. Krevans, M.D., was the fifth chancellor of UCSF. During his tenure, UCSF experienced many achievements. In 1989, UCSF applauded its first Nobel Prize winners, J. Michael Bishop and Harold Varmus. UCSF also played a critical role in spawning the biotechnology industry during these years. Under Dr. Krevans' leadership, UCSF attracted many women and minority students to careers in health sciences.

Before his appointment as chancellor, Dr. Krevans served as Dean of the School of Medicine at UCSF from 1971-1982. He was also active on the boards and committees of numerous national foundations, government agencies, and organizations including the National Academy of Science's Institute of Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He served as the chair of the Association of American Medical Colleges from 1980-81, helping to develop public policy for this organization. He was also a director of the Clinical Scholar program, a director of both the James Picker and Bank America-Giannini Foundation, and a member of the Association of American Physicians.