Diversity Spotlight

Sunday, March 21, 2021 - 16:57

An OpiNION on diversity

By Janice Goh

The description of heaven as an onion, having multiple different layers to explore as a metaphor in the chronicles of Narnia has always amused me.

Sunday, March 31, 2019 - 10:12

Talking Diversity

By Synapse

Do you have burning questions or comments about diversity at UCSF? Here’s your chance to learn more and speak your mind to Chancellor Sam Hawgood.

Sunday, March 3, 2019 - 16:17

Diversity Shout Out

By Breanna Allen

The voices of UCSF stretch across all backgrounds and walks of life, and they are calling out to be heard.

Monday, December 11, 2017 - 13:31

Creating a More Diverse UCSF

By Yelena Kulik
Minority students at UCSF face a unique set of challenges that broader diversity and stronger inclusivity would go a long way to resolving, according to a new Diversity Committee dedicated to bridging that gap.
Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 16:20

Underwater: A Reflection on Harvey, Charlottesville and America

By Francesca Aloisio

I turned on the news and my home was underwater. Drowning.

I was just back in Houston for a visit in May. It was still true: everything in Texas is bigger, even bigger than you remember, especially after you’ve been away a while.

Thursday, May 11, 2017 - 14:58

Advocate Shares Her Story

By Sumitra Tatapudy
In a “Faculty-Student Meet and Greet” event hosted by UCSF’s Women in Life Sciences group, I was inspired by Carol Gross’s perspective towards participating in efforts to safeguard ideals in our community, especially those associated with promoting diversity. In her opinion when people have persevered for change, some change has followed. It hasn’t been easy. But voices make a difference. Then, why should it be different this time?
Monday, May 1, 2017 - 14:18

Embracing Differences

By Tina Zheng

Two faculty members shared their respective career paths and experiences as academic scientists of diverse backgrounds during an April 19 event hosted by Scientists 4 Diversity (S4D), an event attended by UCSF students, postdocs, and employees.

Monday, December 12, 2016 - 17:10

One-on-one with Martin Kampmann

By Francesca Aloisio

Dr. Martin Kampmann joined the faculty at UCSF in 2015 as the first openly LGBT professor at Mission Bay campus, established in 2003.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 15:23

Diversity Spotlight: One-on-One with Kaveh Ashrafi

By Francesca Aloisio
Dr. Kaveh Ashrafi started his life under circumstances many might think of as extremely challenging. Separated from his family at an early age because of the political circumstances in his native Iran, Ashrafi lived on his own in a previously unknown country for 18 months when he was just 13 years old.
Monday, March 21, 2016 - 09:05

Diversity Spotlight: One on One with Diane Barber

By Francesca Aloisio

Dr. Diane Barber is an Endowed Professor and Chair in the UCSF Department of Cell and Tissue Biology. Students in a number of graduate programs know Diane as the Director of the BMS260 Cell Biology core course.