Chancellor Highlights Science Plus Service in State of the University Address
“Science + Service” was the theme for Chancellor Sam Hawgood’s ninth annual State of the University on Nov. 3, 2022.
Dan Lowenstein, Esteemed Teacher, Scientist, Leader, to Step Down as EVC & Provost
Dan Lowenstein, MD, will step down as executive vice chancellor and provost at the end of this year.
UC Regents Approve Plan for New Hospital at Parnassus Heights
UCSF has received approval for plans to build a state-of-the-art hospital at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights to meet the region’s growing demand for specialty care and California’s rigorous hospital seismic requirements.
UCSF Names Kathy Giacomini Dean of Pharmacy School
Kathy Giacomini, PhD, who trained as a pharmacist and went on to become one of the foremost experts on pharmacogenomics with a focus on drug transporters, has been appointed dean of the UCSF School of Pharmacy.
UCSF to Conduct 2022 Staff Engagement Survey
Campus and UCSF Health staff members will have the opportunity to share candid feedback about their work at UCSF by completing the short, confidential survey, administered by Gallup.
UCSF Is Top Public Recipient of NIH Funding for 15th Year
For the 15th year in a row, UCSF garnered the top spot among public institutions in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2021. UCSF continued to rank highly among all public and private institutions nationwide, ranking fourth overall.
Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy
UCSF has begun to implement the University of California’s Gender Recognition and Lived Name (GRLN) policy to ensure that all individuals are recognized with their accurate gender identity and lived name. Our goal is to fully implement the policy by June 2024.
Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Vice Chancellor Navarro encourages the UCSF community to reflect on Dr. King's legacy and engage in activities offered by the Multicultural Resource Center.
Payam Nahid Named Executive Director, Institute for Global Health Sciences
Payam Nahid, MD, MPH, a renowned global leader on tuberculosis who has been a member of our UCSF community for two decades, will be the next executive director of the UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences.
Carol Dawson-Rose to Lead UCSF School of Nursing
Dr. Carol Dawson-Rose has been selected as the next dean of the UCSF School of Nursing. She currently leads the school’s Department of Community Health Systems and brings more than 35 years of experience to her new role, as well as a passion for advancing research, education, and diversity.
