To round out the department trifecta of major award announcements this month, please join me in congratulating Esteban G. Burchard, MD, MPH, for being selected to give the Academic Senate’s Faculty Research Lecture in Clinical Science. Being recognized by your department and university colleagues is one of the greatest honors you can receive, and this award is a testament to Esteban’s major contributions to the mission of UCSF through his impactful research.
The Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) and Stand Up To Cancer present “Looking Beyond DNA to See Cancer with New Clarity,” a panel discussion on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific time).
The QBI & Gladstone Institute Infectious Disease and Human Health Seminar Series presents Jesse Bloom, PhD, a professor at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center and an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Dr. Bloom’s group uses a mix of computational and experimental approaches to study the evolution of viruses.
The Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) at UCSF is presenting a live panel discussion in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, titled Optimizing the Treatment of Breast Cancer to Empower Patients.
The QBI/SBI Seminar Series on molecular networks of cancer and other diseases aims to facilitate collaborative relationships between scientists from both the US and Ireland. QBI and UCD recently signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to reinforce the links between scientists in San Francisco and Dublin, and enhance their collaborative ability to strengthen scientific research and innovation.
The Stanford.Berkeley.UCSF Next Generation Faculty Symposium is a platform designed to highlight the work of exceptional early-career scientists in the broad field of quantitative biological and biomedical sciences, with a track record of research productivity and demonstrated contributions to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.
As associate dean, I lead the development and implementation of comprehensive student affairs programs and services for School of Pharmacy doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students aimed at creating an environment that promotes student success. Through the Office of Student and Curricular Affairs (OSACA), I provide leadership and management of student affairs and PharmD program administrative operations in the areas of outreach and recruitment, admissions, academic advising, student services, career and professional development, student wellbeing, and co-curricular activities. I serve as the School’s liaison on student issues for the PharmD program with faculty, staff, campus, and external partners. I am responsible for assessing and identifying student needs as they relate to these areas and for identifying, proposing, and implementing solutions and initiatives to create an environment that promotes student success and meets current and future goals of the school.
