DEM Monthly Snapshot

Monthly Snapshot

May 2023 | Edited by: Meredith Lew Tan

Congratulations!

We are proud to recognize the following members of the DEM headed off to graduate school programs this fall.

Tyler-Marie Deveau - UCLA
Sophie Maxwell - University of Michigan, Biomedical Sciences
Eric Neubauer Vickers - Harvard University
Anthony Tran - University of Massachusetts, Biomedical Sciences
Lily Zemelko - UCSF, Biomedical Sciences

We would also like to congratulate the following members of the DEM for graduating from their respective programs

Amanda Buck, MS - SFSU, Biomedical Science
Cassandra Thanh, MD - UCSF, School of Medicine
Cassy will be headed to UCSD for her Internal Medicine residency.

Thank you for all of your contributions to the Division and good luck with the next steps of your career!

Last Month in DEM

Sara and Josephine visited collaborators in Mount Kenya University (MKU) in Thika, and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in Nairobi, Kenya to study the effect of long COVID on TB reactivation. The team visited the TB clinics in Mbagathi hospital in Nairobi (pictured), where participants are recruited. This project is an ongoing collaboration with Dr Timothy Henrich and Dr Michael Peluso. In addition, Sara, Josephine and Paul Ogongo (virtual) presented in the MKU Immunology and Grant Writing workshops held from April 26-28. Approximately 100 trainees interested in infectious diseases attended from different institutes in and around Nairobi.

Exciting news! A scholar exchange between UCSF and Stellenbosch University in Cape Town has resulted in advancements for a large clinical trial focused on improving drug-resistant tuberculosis patient treatment outcomes.

Alina Nalyvayko, a scientist in both the Metcalfe and Javid labs, tested UCSF-validated DNA extraction methods on clinical samples to optimize upstream targeted next generation sequencing workflows for programmatic implementation studies in South Africa.

She also attended the Stellenbosch BMRI tuberculosis symposium and learned about the latest research from renowned scientists from around the world. And as a bonus, Alina even saw a familiar face in Dr. Sara Suliman, a UCSF scientist who gave a talk at the symposium. Great job, team!

Announcements

DEM Guacamole Contest - 5/10 at 3 PM

The Quality of Life Committee is hosting the DEM Guacamole Contest on May 10 at 3 PM. The committee will provide avocados, limes, and chips for all labs. Cutting boards, knives, and any additional ingredients will not be provided.

ImmunoDiverse Colloquium

ImmunoDiverse is having their 3rd Annual Colloquium on May 4th and 5th on the Parnassus Campus. Justine Levan, Rafael Tiburcio, and Tyler-Marie Deveau are all trainee speakers for the Session 2: Host-Pathogen Interactions at 1 PM.

Staff Resource Days - May 8-12

UCSF Staff Resource Days will. behosting an in-person staff resource event for the first tine in 3 years on Thursday, May 11 at Mission Bay. Come meet and connect with representatives from organizations, committees, and resources for staff in a social, accessible, outdoor environment! Visit the UCSF Office of Diversity and Outreach website for additional information.

UCSF COVID-19 Policy Updates

Food and drinks are permitted when at 50% occupancy staff are present together in in-door, non-clinical areas. Masking is optional in non-clinical settings.

ZRAB Updates

Tentative Move Dates

Our move date is TBA.

UCSF ID Badges

Any UCSF ID badge with a black magnetic stripe on the back will need to be replaced. Click here for additional information.

ZRAB Building Orientation Tours

Click here to sign up for a tour. If you sign up in April, please remember to wear boots/hiking boots. Other protective equipment will be provided. Vanessa will be leading the following tours:

Monday May 15, 2023 9am-11am
Tuesday May 16, 2023 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday May 17, 2023 9:00am-11am
Wednesday May 17, 2023 12:00pm-2:00pm
Thursday May 18, 2023 1:00pm-3:00pm
Friday May 19, 2023 9:00am-11:00am
Friday May 19, 2023 12:00pm-2:00pm