Jan. 7. 2026
When the Eaton Fire broke out in Southern California on Jan. 7, 2025, UCSF Post-Master’s Entry to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student Fernando Fierro, MSN, MPH, RN, was called on to help at the Pasadena…
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Dec. 16, 2025
Her brother’s heart surgery at 4 years old sparked an early interest in cardiology for Linda Park, PhD, NP, FAAN.
But it was the disappointment years later as a cardiac nurse practitioner watching patients…
Nov. 20, 2025
The UCSF Disability Resource Center mourns the loss of disability scholar, activist, community organizer, and former UCSF student and staff member Alice Wong. We celebrate and honor her profound legacy within the…
Oct. 30, 2025
Since the height of the opioid epidemic, doctors have been prescribing fewer of these medications. A new study from UC San Francisco shows this trend extends to nursing home residents who may need opioids to manage…
Oct. 30, 2025
Science of Caring
Ifeyinwa Asiodu, a national leader in addressing maternal and child health disparities, shares recommendations from Breastfeeding in the United States, a landmark National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and…
Oct. 30, 2025
Guests:
Cherry Leung &
Sandra Weiss
Science of Caring
As interest in gut health, skin health, and overall mental well-being has grown, the term “microbiome” has become more common in our day-to-day. But what exactly is the human microbiome? And how does it impact our…
Oct. 30, 2025
Science of Caring
As health care in the United States continues to change, UCSF faculty and alumni are making sure that it continues to change for good. That means pioneering new care delivery models —or in some cases, reviving a…
Oct. 30, 2025
Science of Caring
Faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the UCSF School of Nursing are transforming health and health care.
Aug. 6, 2025
Professor Glenn-Milo Santos, PhD, MPH, has been named the UCSF School of Nursing’s next Associate Dean for Research, effective Aug. 1.
A member of the Community Health Systems faculty since 2014, Santos…
July 15, 2025
UCSF genomics professor says genetic microRNAs can predict type 2 diabetes.
Elena Flowers, PhD, RN, professor of physiological nursing at UC San Francisco’s School of Nursing is not your typical registered nurse…
June 11, 2025
Each year, the School of Nursing honors students, faculty, staff, alumni, and preceptors for their achievements, public service, and commitment to the school's mission. Congratulations to the school's 2025 award…
June 5, 2025
Science of Caring
Susan Chapman, PhD, RN, FAAN, was honored with the 44th Helen Nahm Research Lecture Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to nursing science, health policy and research.
Chapman…