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Alyssa Kirsch, MD, has joined the faculty at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) after completing her abdominal imaging and ultrasound fellowship at UCSF. Dr. Kirsch brings expertise in post-transplant imaging, trauma-based radiology, and complex MRI cases, alongside a strong background in education and research on topics like fetal ultrasound and viral encephalitis. She joins a growing division of 21 full-time radiology faculty at ZSFG, committed to providing high-quality imaging for underserved patients.

Delphine Tuot, MDCM, MAS, will become the new chief of the Division of Nephrology at ZSFG on April 1, 2024, after serving as interim chief since February 2022. A UCSF faculty member and expert in public health nephrology, her work focuses on improving specialty care access, reducing disparities in kidney disease treatment, and utilizing telehealth. She has also held leadership roles as associate chief medical officer of Specialty Care and Diagnostics and director of the UCSF Center for Innovation in Access and Quality at ZSFG.

Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH will step down as Vice Dean of UCSF School of Medicine at ZSFG in July 2024 to become the Chief Scientific Officer of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Since 2022, she has led key initiatives, including the opening of UCSF Pride Hall, and previously served as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs for 10 years. A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dr. Fuentes-Afflick has focused her research on immigrant health and health disparities.

Four UCSF scientists and clinicians—W. Thomas Boyce, MD, Kathleen Giacomini, PhD, Geeta Narlikar, PhD, and Neil Powe, MD, MPH, MBA—have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (AAA&S). Boyce is recognized for his theory on how social stressors affect children differently, while Giacomini’s work advances drug development through the study of membrane transporters. Narlikar’s research focuses on genome organization, and Powe is noted for his contributions to public health and kidney disease research.

Dr. Neil Powe, chief of the Department of Medicine at ZSFG and ARC Faculty member, is included among TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in health in 2024.

Read about Neil’s work fighting bias in kidney function measurement with co-honoree Dr. Cynthia Delgado.

This award is given annually to recognize a faculty members who embodies humility, empathy, and courage as an unsung hero, who constantly demonstrates selfless collaboration and a commitment to the well-being of their colleagues.

Leonard Telesca appointed Director of Administration and Finance for the Department of Medicine at ZSFG

The AVON Comprehensive Breast Center celebrated 20 years of providing compassionate, high-quality breast care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, gender, or immigration status. The event, hosted by Mary McGinty, Director of Imaging and Pathology at ZSFG, featured remarks from key leaders and a patient testimonial. The Center has significantly expanded access to mammography services, offering advanced imaging and care, and continues to serve thousands of low-income patients each year with state-of-the-art technology.