UCSF School of Nursing Faculty, Drs. Ifeyinwa Asiodu and Melinda Bender were recently selected to take part in the UCSF Research in Implementation Science for Equity (RISE) Program, one of the National Heart,…
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We are sorry to report that Grace Obata Amemiya passed away on July 23, 2017, after a brief illness. This article, written at the time of her 2009 honorary degree, reminds us of her exceptional character, and the…
July 17, 2017
Science of Caring
Depression among U.S. women represents a significant public health concern. Interim Dean Sandra Weiss leads a number of studies to address depression’s potential effects on women and their children.
The Office of University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is pleased to announce two new staff appointments.
Assistant Director of Development PutmanMaggie Putman will be continuing to…
The School of Nursing is pleased to announce that Audrey Lyndon, RN, PhD, FAAN, will become Chair of the Department of Family Health Care Nursing (FHCN) as of August 1, 2017. After receiving her bachelor’s degree…
July 3, 2017
Science of Caring
Doctoral student Kimberly Pyke-Grimm looks at how adolescents and young adults make decisions about cancer treatment.
July 1, 2017
Science of Caring
Students, alumni and faculty of the UC San Francisco School of Nursing are changing the face of health care with innovative educational, research and clinical projects.
Faculty, alumni, and preceptors from the UC San Francisco (UCSF) Nurse-Midwifery/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program shared presentations, showed leadership, and received honors at the 63rd Annual Meeting of…
At the end of June, three key faculty from the Department of Community Health Systems retire—Carmen Portillo, RN, PhD, FAAN; Barbara Burgel, RN, ANP, PhD; and JoAnne Saxe, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FAAN…
On June 16, 2017, the UC San Francisco (UCSF) School of Nursing held two significant ceremonies for our Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) students. For entering MEPN students, the White Coat Ceremony took…
June 12, 2017
Science of Caring
In part three of this series, genomic researcher and educator Elena Flowers explores her risk for Alzheimer’s disease and takes part in the open and active debate at UCSF about the societal and ethical questions that surround direct-to-consumer genetic testing.
The School of Nursing hosted the first Advanced Practice Nursing Career Panel and Fair on Wednesday, May 31, as part of Epilogue (N200.01)—a summative learning experience for the master’s program that fosters…