ZSFG Department of Medicine Newsletters
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Main Story: With threats of cuts to federal scientific funding, April 22’s Earth Day took a new meaning for those in the science community. At the University of San Francisco Mission Bay campus, a rally and teach-in– deemed Stand Up for Science – gathered hundreds of doctors, researchers, and school administrators to affirm the need and significance of science in America.
Featuring: Sam Hawgood; Esteban Burchard, MD; Suneil Koliwad, MD
Main Story: Research is a vital activity at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and fundamental to the
mission of the Department of Medicine. It has fueled the past excellence of the hospital and it
represents tremendous possibilities for the future.
Featuring: David Erle, MD; Diane Havlir, MD; Neil R. Powe, MD, MPH, MBA
Spotlight: Neeta Thakur, MD; Brian Greenhouse, MD
Main Story: In recognition of International Women’s Month, the Department of Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General celebrates the contributionsof all our women and devotes this newsletter to a handful of our many extraordinary women in the Department. Five of these women, proclaimed as “Champions” by Dr. Neil Powe, exemplify the world-class work consistently performed by all in research, clinical care and education at ZSFG.
Featuring: Elise Riley, PhD; Niharika Dixit, MD; Jinoos Yazdany, MD, MPH; Heather Harris, MD; Priscilla Hsue, MD
Spotlight: Constance B. Wofsy's lasting impact
Main Story: During February’s ceremony at Zuckerberg San Francisco General, San Francisco Mayor
Ed Lee signed legislation approving the construction of the UCSF research and academic building at the hospital. Earlier this month,the building plans received an unanimous vote from the Board of Supervisors. Ward 86 opens Golden Compass Program. CVP celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Featuring: Neil R. Powe, MD, MPH, MBA; Mayor Ed Lee; Diane Havlir, MD; Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS; Dean Schillinger, MD
Spotlight: Dean Schillinger, MD; Vanessa Thompson, MD; Bryan Greenhouse, MD; Eric Goosby, MD