Current Responses
You can aid in disaster recovery efforts by donating money or volunteering your services.
Past Responses
The University has a long history of humanitarian aid for those in need.
Global Disaster Assistance Committee (GDAC) Membership
The GDAC comprises two levels of membership, one related to policy and another in response to specific disasters based on World Health Organization, U.S. Department of State, and WorldAware criteria.
Criteria for Disaster Response
How GDAC decides to respond to a crisis.
Types of Support
Ways you can support UCSF's response efforts.
Leadership Committees
Committees comprising faculty, staff, and learners representing the UCSF community who provide feedback and recommendations to senior leadership.
UCSF Medal
The University's most prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions in areas associated with UCSF's mission, as well as those who inspire us to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Eligibility requirements and previous awardees.
Brian Smith | Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor – Research Infrastructure & Operations
Brian Smith is the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at UCSF. He also serves as the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor Research, Infrastructure & Operations.
Award for Public Service
This award recognizes outstanding individuals for their local or global community contributions and service involvement beyond the scope of their individual functions at UCSF. See nomination criteria, information on the Burbridge Award and Uno Award, and previous recipients.
Award for Exceptional University Service
This award recognizes staff employees for their extraordinary professional commitment and individual contribution to university service and citizenship that goes beyond the scope of their individual functions. See nomination criteria and previous recipients.