UCSF Chancellor

Leigh Morgan

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:34:30 +0000

KCBS In Depth - The Future of American Healthcare

CK — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:09:09 +0000

UCSF Chancellor Dr. Susan Desmond Hellman discusses her take on the future of American health care.

Leadership Program Helps Train UCSF’s Future Managers

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:00:16 +0000

With his ubiquitous smile and passion for public health, it is not surprising that Stuart Gansky, MS, DrPH, was recently selected to serve as the director of UCSF’s Center to Address Disparities in Children’s Oral Health.

Susan Desmond-Hellmann, MD, MPH

Kevin Chan — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:44:28 +0000

Susan Desmond-Hellmann, MD, MPH became the ninth Chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) on August 3, 2009. An oncologist and renowned biotechnology leader, Desmond-Hellmann also holds the Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Distinguished Professor appointment at UCSF. In her role as Chancellor, she oversees all aspects of the university and medical center’s strategy and operations.

Robert Newcomer, PhD

Courtney Anderson — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:35:36 +0000

Robert Newcomer, PhD, is Chair of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Academic Senate. He formerly served as Chair of the Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Deputy Director of the Institute for Health & Aging. He is an expert in hospital and long term care planning, and county government. His research interests focus on community longterm care service systems planning and evaluation.

Tragedy in Connecticut and Preparedness at UCSF

Courtney Anderson — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:53:50 +0000

Dear Colleagues:

Over the last few days, we have learned more fully the extent of the devastation caused by the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. UCSF extends our condolences to the community of Newtown, Connecticut, especially to those who are grieving the loss of their children, friends, teachers, school administrators, and neighbors.

Jaime Sepulveda, MD, MPH, DrSc

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:43:40 +0000

Shinya Yamanaka wins 2012 Nobel Prize in Medicine

Courtney Anderson — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:10:07 +0000

Dear Colleagues:

We are delighted and honored to share the news that Shinya Yamanaka, MD, PhD, Gladstone senior investigator and UCSF professor of anatomy, has been named to receive the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He shares the prize with John B. Gurdon, Kt, DPhil DSc, FRS, of the Gurdon Institute in Cambridge, England.

2012 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award

Courtney Anderson — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:30:15 +0000

Dear Colleagues:

We are delighted to announce that Ron Vale, PhD, has been honored with the 2012 Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research. This prestigious award is sometimes referred to as the “American Nobel”, since many recipients have subsequently won a Nobel Prize, including UCSF’s J. Michael Bishop, Harold Varmus, Stanley Prusiner and Elizabeth Blackburn.

Vice Chancellor-University Development and Alumni Relations

Courtney Anderson — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:23:24 +0000

Dear Colleagues:

I am pleased to announce that John B. Ford, a longtime leader in fundraising for top universities, has been named Vice Chancellor—University Development and Alumni Relations at UCSF. John’s appointment has been approved by The UC Regents. Reporting to me, he will begin his post as vice chancellor on September 17.

Video available: July 18 Future of UCSF

Courtney Anderson — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:32:56 +0000

Dear Colleagues:

On Wednesday, July 18, I presented to the UC Regents a plan to appoint a group of dedicated directors with operational and strategic expertise to guide UCSF so we can deliver on our public mission. I am pleased to report that The Regents supported the plan as an important step to ensure UCSF's strong financial future. You can read more about the plan and watch a short video on ucsf.edu

Listen Live: July 18 Future of UCSF

Courtney Anderson — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:47:42 +0000

Dear Colleagues:

On Wednesday, July 18, I will present my recommendations on the “Future of UCSF” project to the UC Regents.

Regis B. Kelly, PhD

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:37:17 +0000

B. Joseph Guglielmo, PharmD

Kevin Chan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:53:18 +0000

B. Joseph Guglielmo, PharmD, is dean of the University of California, San Francsico (UCSF) School of Pharmacy while on hiatus as chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, a position he has held since 2006. He also serves as the assistant director of Pharmaceutical Services for the UCSF Medical Center. Guglielmo holds the Thomas A. Oliver Endowed Chair in Clinical Pharmacy and is a former chair of the Committee on Academic Personnel for the Academic Senate from 2003-2005.

Joseph Guglielmo Named Interim Dean, School of Pharmacy

Courtney Anderson — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:01:46 +0000

Dear Colleagues:

I am pleased to announce that Joseph Guglielmo, PharmD, has been named Interim Dean of the School of Pharmacy, effective July 1. His appointment has been approved by The UC Regents, and a search is under way for a permanent dean to replace Mary Anne Koda-Kimble, PharmD, who will retire from UCSF at the end of June.

Open letter to UC community from President Yudof

Courtney Anderson — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:34:59 +0000

*Sent on behalf of the Office of the President*

Comments can be sent to: communications@ucop.edu

Open letter to UC community from President Yudof

I write today to address, once again, the moral and ethical imperative for all of our University of California students, faculty and staff members to foster a climate of tolerance, civility and open-mindedness. I am prompted to do so because of a number of recent incidents that undermine this imperative.

Call for nominations: Chancellor's Award for GLBT Leadership

Courtney Anderson — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:40:03 +0000

Dear Colleagues:

I write to request nominations for the Chancellor’s Award for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and/or Transgender (GLBT) Leadership. This award recognizes contributions to the advancement of the GLBT people and communities at UCSF. The nomination form, award criteria, and a list of prior recipients are available online.

Fierce Biotech - Susan Desmond-Hellmann - The 25 most influential people in biopharma today

CK — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:39:54 +0000

At Genentech, Susan Desmond-Hellmann supervised on the hottest streaks in drug development history. Left independently wealthy when she resigned after the big Roche takeover, Desmond-Hellmann put a rich retirement on hold and pursued a new career as chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco, where she has been molding a drug development hub by the bay with help from industry heavyweights like Sanofi ($SNY) and Pfizer ($PFE).

Ideas on Saving Higher Education Merit More Study

Tony Taliaferro — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:23:47 +0000

From the University of California's ultra-select medical school to the state's scores of commuter colleges, hard financial times are forcing new approaches. The responses are challenging, disruptive and in need of more study, but they're a starting point for a big question: How will California save higher education?

Desmond Hellmann: UCSF Wants New Structure

Tony Taliaferro — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:21:06 +0000

UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann is proposing a new structure for her school, loosening the relationship between the healthcare-centric, graduate-level university and the University of California Office of the President.

Report: UCSF Chancellor Proposes Autonomy in State University System

Tony Taliaferro — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:18:39 +0000

UCSF could end up being a much more independent institution if chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann gets her way.

An Update: Future of UCSF

Courtney Anderson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:18:50 +0000

Colleagues:

Yesterday I gave a presentation regarding our campus and our plan for the future to the UC Regents. Video highlights are available at: http://www.ucsf.edu/news/2012/01/11323/chancellor-proposes-new-approach-secure-ucsfs-financial-future. This presentation has attracted attention, and I wanted to be sure that you heard, from me, what was presented and also what our next steps will be.

UCSF Seeks to Ease Ties with UC

Tony Taliaferro — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:13:08 +0000

Unlike the other nine campuses of the University of California, UCSF enrolls no undergraduates, offers no world history classes and gets so much money from government grants that it barely depends on the tuition its students pay to attend the medical school on a windy San Francisco hill.

Desmond-Hellmann: UCSF Wants New Structure, Transparency Around Fund Flows, IP, More

Tony Taliaferro — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:51:52 +0000

Happy Holidays

Courtney Anderson — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:27:20 +0000

Dear Colleagues:

As we approach the holidays, I have been reflecting upon this past year and all that we have accomplished together at UCSF. There are far too many achievements to list but I would like to take this opportunity to highlight a few:

Under our clinical care mission, in March we launched our automated pharmacy in the UCSF Medical Center, using robotic technology to prepare and track medications to improve patient safety. We also achieved a major milestone with the launch of APEX, our new electronic medical records system that will significantly enhance our efficiency and ability to serve our patients. And, we celebrated an important milestone in the construction of our new hospital at Mission Bay: the “topping off” of the building this fall.

Nomination Call: 2012 Chancellor’s Award for Public Service (due January 19, 2012)

Kevin Chan — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:27:06 +0000

Dear Colleagues:

I write to invite nominations for the 2012 Chancellor’s Award for Public Service. This award recognizes and celebrates members of the campus community who have demonstrated outstanding public service beyond the scope of their normal job duties, research or training.

Call for Nominations: Chancellor's Disability Service Award

Kevin Chan — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:10:57 +0000

Dear Colleagues:

I write to request nominations for the 2011 Chancellor’s Disability Service Award. Each year three individuals—one academic, one staff, and one student/resident/postdoctoral scholar—may be selected to receive this award in recognition of extraordinary leadership and inspiration in furthering the goal of achieving awareness and equity for the disabled community within the UCSF community.

UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann on PBS Newshour

Tony Taliaferro — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:22:56 +0000

Imagine if diabetes could be peeled apart -- if a doctor could look at test results and instantly see the genetic and environmental factors that triggered and fueled the disease.

Looking at a patient's medical history and genomic information, it may soon be possible to prescribe a tailored treatment plan, recommend ways to avoid kidney failure, blindness and amputation -- even determine if the patient's siblings and children are likely to develop diabetes later in life.

UCSF Chancellor, Susan Desmond-Hellmann, on CBS Evening News

CK — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:32:22 +0000

CBS News anchor Scott Pelley interviewed Susan Desmond-Hellmann, UCSF Chancellor on Tuesday, October 25. He has been asking some of the country's top CEOs their thoughts on how to fix the economy.

Scott Pelley sat down with the chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco, Susan Desmond-Hellmann. She made a fortune as head of drug development for Genentech. When she became head of UCSF - one of America's top bio-medical research institutions - she donated $1 million to help students pay their tuitions.

An Innovator Shapes an Empire

CK — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:58:17 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO — The phone call, at home one night last week, came from a student seeking donations for the University of California, San Francisco.

“Well,” Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellmann told the caller, “I’m actually the chancellor at U.C.S.F.”

The student, seemingly unaware that chancellor meant head of the university, kept up her pitch: The doctor and her husband had given $5,000 in the past, so how about another donation?

Dr. Desmond-Hellmann said they had already made another donation. The student kept trying.