Tuesday, 27 July 2010
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News and Announcements
Job Announcement: Academic Coordinator/Executive Director/Co-Director
We are recruiting for an Executive Director/Co-Director at the UCSF Center for Translational an
Research in Personalized Medicine (TRANSPERS). TRANSPERS is a first-of-its-kind research cente
dedicated to developing evidence-based information to objectively assess how personalized
medicine – health care that targets medical interventions to patients based on their genetics
be most beneficial and efficient in improving health outcomes. The incumbent will work with t
Center PI and others to manage the Center including research and managerial activities.
Qualifications include expertise in research management, exceptional organizational abilities
ability to work with multiple collaborators and external parties in a fast-paced research enviro
Kathryn A. Phillips PhD
Professor of Health Economics and Health Services Research
Director and Founder, UCSF Center for Translational and Policy Research on Personalized Med
(TRANSPERS)
Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy/School of Pharmacy, UCSF Institute for Health Policy Studies, and U
Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of California, San Francisco
3333 California St #420, Box 0613 SF, CA 94143 (fedex 94118)
(w) 415-502-8271 (f) 415-502-0792
PhillipsK@pharmacy.ucsf.edu
http://clinicalpharmacy.ucsf.edu/transpers/
http://clinicalpharmacy.ucsf.edu/faculty/bio.asp?bioid={480F992A-77F4-4CA4-BACA-9665753
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Administration on Aging (AoA) just released an online “Toolkit for Serving Diverse Communitie
This Toolkit provides the Aging Network and its partners with a replicable and easy-to-use meth
providing services for any diverse community.
The Toolkit consists of a four-step process and a questionnaire that assists professionals, volunte
grassroots advocates with every stage of program planning, implementation and service deli
older adult communities, their families and caregivers.
The core principles of the toolkit include respect, inclusion and sensitivity as the hallmarks of qu
service.
This Toolkit is an invitation to agencies and their partners to make a cultural shift in service prov
learn, to grow and fully appreciate the diverse community of older adults they serve.
The Toolkit can be found at:
http://www.aoa.gov/AoAroot/Press_Room/For_The_Press/pr/archive/2010/June/DiversityToolk
Call for Nominations
Dear Colleagues:
The University Community Partnerships Council (UCP) serves as UCSF’s institutional infrastructure
community partnerships. UCP also is the information clearinghouse and coordinating center tr
all UCSF community partnership activities. The UCP office supports the diverse community part
that exist at UCSF by facilitating community partnerships, incubating new initiatives, and helpi
overcome institutional barriers impeding civic engagement.
On behalf of the Council, I write to inform the campus community that the UCP office is now
accepting nominations to fill one UCSF member seat on the Council. UCSF faculty, staff and s
are encouraged to apply. Please note that staff members must discuss with and obtain appro
their supervisor.
Candidates must meet established criteria in order to be considered eligible to fill the vacant
These include demonstrated experience working in a university-community partnership or
collaboration. Council members are expected to attend monthly meetings, actively participa
Committee, assume leadership roles, and respond to email communication. The term is for tw
Please visit http://partnerships.ucsf.edu/about-us/our-council and click on “How to Join the C
to find out more about the nomination process. Nominations will be accepted until August 12
If you have questions, please contact Wylie Liu, UCP Director, at 476 9122 or email Wylie.Liu@u
or Naomi Wortis, Faculty Co-Director, at 206-6960 or email nwortis@fcm.ucsf.edu.
Sincerely,
Susan Desmond-Hellmann, M.D., M.P.H.
Chancellor
Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Distinguished Professor
Health Disparities Research Symposium 4 @ UCSF
SAVE THE DATE
Focus: Scientific presentations will highlight health care disparities research at UCSF
Health disparities refers to gaps in the quality of health and health care, differences in biologic
behavioral aspects of health and disease, and clinical and population studies by racial, ethni
socioeconomic groups. The definition of health disparities includes differences in the presence
disease, health outcomes, and quality of and/or access to health care. We welcome researc
the diversity of disciplines at UCSF, from translational, clinical and population scientists, and bo
quantitative and qualitative work. We welcome studies based outside the US if these studies
disparities by race and ethnicity or social class.
Date: Friday, October 22, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: UCSF Laurel Heights Campus, Conference Center
RSVP: To Andrelyn.rivera@ucsf.edu
Abstract due date: Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Questions: Contact Eliseo Perez-Stable, Victor Y. Fujimoto, or Barbara Gerbert
Bldg 90, 1st Floor San Francisco General Hospital
995 Potrero Avenue, Room 128, San Francisco CA 94110
Phone: 415-206-5277, Fax: 415-206-6026
UCSF Box 1364
http://cvp.ucsf.edu
collinsnn@medsfgh.ucsf.edu
More info:
http://ucsfmedschool.wordpress.com/2010/05/03/health-disparities-research-symposium-4-atshowcase-presentation-during-ucsfs-annual-diversity-celebration/
Honors and Awards
Nancy E. Adler, PhD, CHC Director,
has been selected to receive the 2010 CSES Award for Distinguished Leadership by the Comm
Socioeconomic Status (CSES)
Congratulations, Dr. Adler!
Lecture and Seminars
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Please join us for art and refreshments,
Artists' Reception:
SERENITY SUMMER 2010
JULY 14 - OCT 12, 2010
KATHRYN ST. CLAIR
JOHN BERGHOLM
JANET SEIFERT
KAYLA GARELICK
D. KADAH TANAKA
RANJANI MOHANA
MARC DIXON
MARION MAENNER
Sponsored by the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health and the Cente
Reproductive Health, each part in the series invites Bay Area artists to present a body of wo
interprets the idea of ‘serenity’ in order to inspire relaxation, well-being and calm.
Begun in 2007 and featuring artwork exhibited on five floors, the 'Serenity' series is the San Fra
Bay Area's largest continuous exhibit focused on positive, healing and uplifting artwork open
and wall hung 3D media.
To see artist’s bios and images go to this link.
http://www.mckinleyartsolutions.com/calendar/calendar_day/4739300/2010-7-27.htm
Curator: Matt McKinley
www.mckinleyartsolutions.com
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: UCSF Women's Health Center 2356 Sutter Floors 3,4,5,6 & 7
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
50 Beale Street Global Health Town Hall & Works In Progress present
Trafficked and Asylum-seeking Women in Europe
Cathy Zimmerman MA MSc PhD
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
50 Beale Street, 12th floor, Rodnick Conference Room
Dr. Zimmerman will discuss findings from studies on vulnerable migrant women in Europe and u
evidence to influence policy and services for trafficked and asylum-seeking women.
Cathy Zimmerman works at the Gender Violence & Health Centre at the London School of Hy
Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). She has conducted multi-country research on the health of traffick
women and adolescents in Europe and on violence and health of asylum-seeking women, an
written international resource materials, including the WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendat
Interviewing Trafficked Women and Caring for Trafficked Persons: Guidance for Health Care P
She is active in policy arenas advising and providing training for government (e.g., law enforc
health professionals and NGOs, and leads the ESRC-funded Priority Women in Europe coalition
Must RSVP to mansfieldr@globalhealth.ucsf.edu (476-0509) if you plan to attend.
Location is immediately adjacent to the Embarcadero Muni/BART station.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Integrative Medicine Today: Being Alive Now
Bonnie O'Brien Jonsson, MS
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor
When brought into the question of life and death, mindfulness can help us awaken to life, exp
fears and live life more fully and compassionately. Learn about the life affirming workshop Bein
Now and how it may help you think more deeply about how you choose to live your life.
Please RSVP to http://www.osher.ucsf.edu/rsvp.html
This is a free lunchtime lecture. Feel free to bring a lunch!
Website: http://osher.ucsf.edu/public/lunchtime.html
Time: 12:00-01:00 pm
Location: 1701 Divisadero St., Suite 150, San Francisco, CA 94115
Audience: Open to All
Contact: Lynn Prudencio
Communications Coordinator
Phone: 415-353-7700
Email: ocim@ocim.ucsf.edu
Upcoming Webinar ~ Monday, August 2nd
COAST faculty Hilary Seligman will be presenting at an upcoming webinar focusing on food in
and its role in widening socioeconomic disparities in chronic disease, including obesity and dia
The California Diabetes Program hosts the Webinar, “The Inextricable Connection between Fo
Insecurity and Diabetes”.
You can sign up for the August 2 program (9am-10 am) at http://www.caldiabetes.org
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