Living Therapeutics Initiative Will Accelerate Development and Delivery of Revolutionary Treatments
UCSF is launching a new initiative to propel the development of living therapeutics – a category of treatments broadly defined as human and microbial living cells that are selected, modified, or engineered to treat or cure disease – and bring them quickly to patients.
$12M Hellman Foundation Gift Endows, Expands Critical Research Support
The Hellman Foundation has given a $12 million endowment to support the Hellman Fellows Fund in perpetuity.
2021 Founders Day Awards Celebrate Commitment to Public, University Service
Fifteen faculty, staff and students were honored for their public service, excellence in nursing and exceptional service to UC San Francisco at this year’s UCSF Founders Day Awards event.
Maui Wildfires
Encouragement to contribute to local and national relief organizations assisting victims of Maui wildfires.
New Home for Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital
Announcing the opening of the new location of Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital (LPPH) at UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion.
Eddy Ruiz, PhD, Named Inaugural Assistant Vice Chancellor of Climate and Belonging
Announcement that Eddy Ruiz, PhD, has been selected as UCSF’s inaugural Assistant Vice Chancellor of Climate and Belonging.
Time to Get Your Flu Shot
Faculty, staff, learners, and volunteers at UCSF, Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, and UCSF Fresno must get a flu shot prior to the start of the flu season on November 1. The UCSF flu clinic schedule begins on September 6.
Action Plans Set in Response to UCSF 2023 Staff Engagement Survey
UCSF’s engagement survey results were revealed in late June. This article will recap those results, highlight key items in the findings and any action steps UCSF is taking.
Helping the People of Morocco
The widespread devastation and loss of life following Friday’s 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Morocco have been difficult to comprehend. If you are able, please consider donating to organizations that are working to provide relief and support.
How to Help Libya Flood Survivors
Flooding in eastern Libya has swept away entire homes and devastated communities. Suggested organizations to support humanitarian relief as well as resources to support our faculty, learners, and staff.