The Precision Medicine newsletter is designed to be brief, linking to one main story and providing succint updates on key projects and milestones. It is anticipated to go out 3-4 times a year. If at a later point you decide you no longer wish to receive the newsletter, each issue includes an easy-to-unsubscribe link.
Evolution of the Marcus Program in Precision Medicine Innovation and Awardee Perspectives: "Our thinking was to seed one-off, bold ideas since it’s harder for scientists to find this type of funding...Marcus funding has enabled an institution like UCSF to remain at the leading edge of innovation, new approaches, and bold thinking."
Also in this issue: Vision for American Science & Technology (VAST), Teach creativity in science higher education, Honors/Awards
Spotlight on Nevan Krogan- Krogan's collaborative work aligns with the principles of precision medicine, integrating basic and clinical research and patient care using quantitative approaches and computational tools to define disease mechanisms and personalize the treatments of individual patients.
Also in this issue: Applying Science to Policymaking Minicourse Wrap Up, UCSF and the Coalition for Life Sciences (CLS) Science Fair on Capitol Hill
Issue #14, March 2024
PMWC Wrap up - Expanded Federal, AI and Equity sessions, Science Editorial, AAAS Annual Meeting presidential address
Issue #13, January 2024
Topics include: Algorithmic Justice Toward Precision Medicine workshop, Precision Medicine World Conference preview, Awards/Honors
Issue #12, September 2023
Topics include: Dentistry Precision Health, Drug Testing on your Genetics, Embedding Equity in Innovation
Issue #11, April 2023
In this 11th issue, we get a report back on the 2023 PMWC conference highlighting expanded tracks in Real World Evidence/Data and public-private partnerships, honors, latest work in Science Policy and Strategy.
Issue #10, January 2023
In the 10th issue, we get a deep look at UCSF's Research Development Office (RDO) in a Q & A with Gretchen Kiser, PhD, executive director. Wrap up of UCSF DC visits with Congresswoman Pelosi, Senator Feinstein and other political leaders.
Issue #9, September 2022
In the 9th issue, we get a report back from PMWC 2022 back in-person, and Science Policy and Strategy updates.
Issue #8, May, 2022
In the 8th issue, Keith Yamamoto discusses building the brains of precison medicine.
Issue #7, September 2021
In the 7th issue, we discuss race and racism in precision medicine.
Issue #6, May 2021
In the 6th issue, we highlight our numerous partnerships that help deliver precision science, care, and education to the community.
Issue #5, February 2021
In the 5th issue, we discuss the January 2021 PMWC meeting, which focused on COVID-19 and its impact on science and the healthcare enterprise.
Issue #4, November 2020
In the 4th issue, we speak with Keith Yamamoto, Natalie Alpert and UCSF students about UCSF's role in shaping science policy in Washington DC.
Issue #3, August 2020
In the third issue, we talk with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Joe DeRisi, and Diane Havlir, and learn about how they are joining forces with community groups to address health disparities that have been worsened by COVID-19.
Issue #2, April 2020
In the second issue, Kate Rankin, Riley Bove and Stephan Sanders discuss BRIDGE, bringing precision medicine into the clinic.
Issue #1, January 2020
In the first issue, Keith Yamamoto outlines what has been accomplished in precision medicine at UCSF and why our institution is considered a leader in the field.
