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Home-based care is a lifeline to patients who face obstacles in traveling to appointments, but it can be a lonely experience for clinicians.
Read about the free virtual learning community that @UCSF School of Nursing experts have launched for providers: nursing.ucsf.edu/scienceofca…
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What will this year’s graduates carry forward from their UCSF education? Six graduates share the lessons, purpose, and inspiration they’re taking into the next chapter and the impact they hope to make in their communities and the world. Congrats to the Class of 2026!📷#UCSFProud
We're always ready to celebrate nurse leaders! 🎉
Learn more about the fantastic work of alum Brandy Gleason, DNP, MHA, RN, PMHNP-BC, director of the @Stan_State Post Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program, in this UC feature.
Nursing remains a sought-after profession, but a shortage of educators limits the growth of the nursing workforce. For #NationalNursesMonth, join us in celebrating UC-trained nurse educators who are delivering care and serving as clinical instructors across California’s public higher education systems. bit.ly/48W2EAe
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In case you missed it: Research by Cherry Leung, PhD, RN, associate professor of community health systems, explores the gut-brain axis to find new avenues for treatment for teenagers with depression.
1 in 5 teens has had a major depressive episode — an 80% increase in a decade. UCSF scientists are exploring how probiotics might help treat depression. Studies show the gut sends signals which can affect mood, stress, and well-being. ucsf.edu/news/2026/04/431801…
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ALT The image features a quote on a gradient orange background. The quote reads, "If we're serious about improving access and quality, we have to invest in nursing education in concrete ways. That starts with investing in nursing faculty." The quote is attributed to Brandy Gleason, who is a DNP, MHA, RN, PMHNP-BC, assistant professor, and PMHNP director at CSU Stanislaus, and an alum of UCSF School of Nursing. There is a small photo of Brandy Gleason in the bottom right corner. The top left reads "Meet UC-trained nurse educators," and the bottom left notes "2026 Nurses Month." The background contains subtle icons related to medicine and education.
ALT This image features a graphic saying "Meet UC-trained nurse educators" with a quote: “My nursing practice strengthens my research and my teaching, and reminds me of the ‘why.’ Health and well-being are more than just what's in [patient] charts… I bring those real-time and real-life stories and experiences to my students in the classroom.” A photo of Kia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN, is displayed, identifying them as a public health nurse and assistant professor at UCLA's School of Nursing. The background is a gradient of pink and orange. Text includes "2026 Nurses Month.
ALT This image features a graphic about UC-trained nurse educators. It includes a quote about the fulfillment of mentoring nursing students. A smiling person is shown next to the quote, with a blurred background of greenery. The text highlights their role as an emergency room nurse and alum of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis.
#Congratulations to Katerina Melino, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, associate clinical professor, who has been named a 2026 Macy Faculty Scholar — a highly selective national honor awarded to just five recipients annually.
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Participating in #DryJanuary? Professor Glenn-Milo Santos, who conducts research on #alcohol use and interventions to address alcohol use disorders, speaks to @KQED about the benefits of taking a break from drinking alcohol.
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When the #EatonFire erupted on Jan. 7, 2025, UCSF DNP student Fernando Fierro helped deliver food, medical, & shelter operations for ~700 evacuees. One year later, he reflects on lessons for #nurses responding to disasters. 📖 tiny.ucsf.edu/CAwildfires
Looking to cut back on drinking? How a decades-old drug is serving as an "appetite suppressant" for alcohol.
@NatGeo talks to Professor Glenn-Milo Santos about his research on #naltrexone — a drug that is helping people cut back on #alcohol consumption
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Professor Stella Bialous, an international expert in tobacco and cancer control, shared her expertise in a new NPR article exploring the role of vaping in helping wean people off cigarettes, a discussion that has anti-smoking advocates split.
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#Newstudy Pharmacies are transforming public health in Rwanda Led by @ucsfnurse faculty Calvin Chiu & Jenny Liu over 9,000 people were screened for diabetes, hypertension & obesity—83% had abnormal results, 90% undiagnosed.
👉 frontiersin.org/journals/pub…@IGHSatUCSF
#NowEnrolling Interested in participating in a study to understand how music training affects thinking abilities and well-being
in older adults? The UCSF Music Training Study is now enrolling participants for 2026. Learn more: music.ucsf.edu/music-trainin…
.@UCSFNurse's Christine Miaskowski will be named a Living Legend by the @AAN_Nursing for her groundbreaking cancer pain research! After five decades of pioneering work & $75 M in @NIH funding, her legacy "continues to shape the future of pain management." ucsfh.org/47tztoa
A new academic year has arrived! Whether you're new to clinical teaching or looking for fresh ideas, listen to Assistant Dean Elizabeth Gatewood on the @thecurbsiders podcast where she shares practical tips for making teaching meaningful, efficient & fun youtu.be/p5QEkKRC22w?feature…
Participants needed for a study led by Professor Julene Johnson exploring if #music training helps you stay healthy. More Details: music.ucsf.edu/music-trainin…
Join @ucsfnurse & @UWBayArea for a panel discussion and screening of Beyond the Bridge, a powerful film that sheds light on #homelessness in our region & the urgent need for supportive housing. July 22, 5:30 p.m.
Manny's San Francisco (3092 16th St.)
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Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Identified Before a Positive Diagnosis?
#UCSF genomics professor @flowers_lab says genetic microRNAs can predict the disease:
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We have amazing speakers lined up for ou conference! Don’t miss out and register today!!!!!
We are proud to welcome Annika Ehelich, DNP, FNP-C, CNRN, from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Nursing!
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