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Best UCSF Photos of 2012

Jessica Gu, a master’s degree student in Global Health Sciences, holds a focus group on April 26 with women in Zanzibar
Jessica Gu, a master’s degree student in Global Health Sciences, holds a focus group on April 26 with women in Zanzibar, where she and other GHS students worked on malaria elimination in a project titled “Perception of Malaria Risk in Wete and Central Districts, Zanzibar: A qualitative study.” Photo by Julie Bauch
Dillon Taylor Degregorio, left, and her older sister by six minutes, Aza June Degregorio, at six weeks old.
Dillon Taylor Degregorio, left, and her older sister by six minutes, Aza June Degregorio, were born at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and photographed in February at six weeks old. With the planned opening of a specialized twin center at UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, parents of twins will benefit from specialized care for twin families. Photo by Susan Merrell
Matthew Garibaldi, CPO, director of the Orthotics & Prosthetics Centers at UCSF, fine-tunes amputee athlete Geoff Turner's running blade.
Matthew Garibaldi, CPO, director of the Orthotics & Prosthetics Centers at UCSF, fine-tunes amputee athlete Geoff Turner's running blade on Nov. 10. Turner was among more than 60 amputee athletes participating in the first civilian program of its kind designed to assist amputees in maximizing their physical potential. Photo by Leland Kim
Pathologist Oishee Bosi shows Zoe Ghislain, 7, and brother Max, 6, a sheep's heart
Pathologist Oishee Bosi shows Zoe Ghislain, 7, and brother Max, 6, a sheep's heart during a demonstration at one of the UCSF booths at this year's Bay Area Science Festival held at AT&T Park on Nov. 3. Photo by Cindy Chew
Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann, MD, MPH, and San Franicsco Mayor Ed Lee share a laugh while touring Discovery Day at AT&T Park
Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann, MD, MPH, and San Franicsco Mayor Ed Lee share a laugh while touring Discovery Day at AT&T Park on Nov. 3, the culminating event of the second annual Bay Area Science Festival. More than 30,000 people attended the event, which was co-sponsored by UCSF to stimulate interest in science among children of all ages. Photo by Cindy Chew
Shinya Yamanaka, MD, PhD, a senior investigator at the UCSF-affiliated Gladstone Institutes participates in an Oct. 24 press conference with John B. Gurdon of the Gurdon Institute in Cambridge, England.

Shinya Yamanaka, MD, PhD, a senior investigator at the UCSF-affiliated Gladstone Institutes participates in an Oct. 24 press conference with John B. Gurdon of the Gurdon Institute in Cambridge, England. They won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discovery of how to transform ordinary adult skin cells into cells that act like embryonic stem cells. Photo by Chris Goodfellow/Gladstone Institutes

Chemtai Mungo, a fourth-year medical student from Kenya
Chemtai Mungo, a fourth-year medical student from Kenya, who spent a year in her country on a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship, participated in a question-and-answer session with global health pioneer Paul Farmer after his Oct. 17 presentation at Cole Hall drew a standing-room-only crowd. Photo by Susan Merrell
From left, Crystal Loucel, Nancy Chang, Katherine Whitley and Paula Lee
From left, Crystal Loucel, Nancy Chang, Katherine Whitley and Paula Lee, all UCSF School of Nursing students seeking a master's degree, stop for a moment for a Sept. 25 photo in Saunders Court on the Parnassus campus. Nursing students come from around the world. While at UCSF, they bring their varied perspectives and fresh ideas and undergo rigorous coursework to prepare for leadership roles in patient care, research, health policy, and academia. Photo by Elisabeth Fall
First-year Physical Therapy students
First-year Physical Therapy students showed their school spirit for a video at the New Student Orientation at the start of the academic year. Photo by Susan Merrell
Bioengineering graduate program administrator Sarah Jane Taylor, left, and Kylie Ball share a laugh at the photo booth at the UCSF Graduate Division's celebration
Bioengineering graduate program administrator Sarah Jane Taylor, left, and Kylie Ball share a laugh at the photo booth at the UCSF Graduate Division's celebration held at Mission Bay on Sept. 6. Photo by Cindy Chew
Volunteers with Ketel One Vodka at the 16th annual Art for AIDS Auction
Volunteers with Ketel One Vodka share a tender moment while serving cocktails at the 16th annual Art for AIDS Auction on Sept. 14 benefiting the UCSF Alliance Health Project, which supports the mental health and wellness of lesbian, gay, transgender and HIV-affected communities. Photo by Susan Merrell
Ron Vale, PhD, professor and vice chair of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, with a large group of people.
Ron Vale, PhD, professor and vice chair of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, celebrates his 2012 Lasker Basic Medical Research Award at a Sept. 11 reception in Genentech Hall. Vale was one of three scientists to receive the honor for their work that has helped illuminate how the heart beats and how cells transport material around internally. Photo by Susan Merrell
Fourth-year medical students Dora Friedman, left, and Dominique Marie Suarez, take turns preparing an injection
Fourth-year medical students Dora Friedman, left, and Dominique Marie Suarez, take turns preparing an injection on a cadaver, during a special class to commemorate the August opening of the new $7.5 million Anatomy Learning Center that uses technology to enhance an interactive educational experience. Photo by Susan Merrell
Jay Levy, MD
Jay Levy, MD, professor in the Department of Hematology and Oncology, and co- discoverer of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, casually poses for a photograph in his lab prior to the International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C., in July. Photo by Elena Zhukova
Volunteer scientist Charlie Morgan, PhD, explains science to a student from San Francisco’s Mission High School
Volunteer scientist Charlie Morgan, PhD, explains science to a student from San Francisco’s Mission High School in August as part of the Science & Health Education Partnership, established in 1987 as joint program of UCSF and the San Francisco Unified School District. Photo by Elena Zhukova
Actress Sharon Stone speaking at the XIX International AIDS Conference
Actress Sharon Stone spoke at the XIX International AIDS Conference on July 22 in Washington, D.C. The historic meeting – the first one held in the United States since 1990 – was co-chaired by Diane Havlir, MD, chief of the UCSF Division of HIV/AIDS and Positive Health Program at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Photo by Jason Bardi
David Rowitch, MD, PhD, professor and chief of neonatology at the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, and Sonia Bonifacio, MD, assistant adjunct professor in neonatology, consult on a newborn
David Rowitch, MD, PhD, professor and chief of neonatology at the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, and Sonia Bonifacio, MD, assistant adjunct professor in neonatology, consult on a newborn in theNeuro-Intensive Care Nursery, which treated its 200th baby in July 2012. Photo by Susan Merrell
Jack Stobo, MD, left, senior vice president in Health Sciences and Services at the UC Office of the President, laughs with Ephraim Engleman, MD, clinical professor of medicine, at the June 20 celebration of Arthur Weiss’ award of Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring.
Jack Stobo, MD, left, senior vice president in Health Sciences and Services at the UC Office of the President, laughs with Ephraim Engleman, MD, clinical professor of medicine, at the June 20 celebration of Arthur Weiss’ award of Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring. A centenarian, Engleman, director of the Rosalind Russell Medical Research Center for Arthritis, still sees patients after serving 60 years at UCSF. Photo by Susan Merrell
Patsy Longo, and her son, Brad, 11, visiting with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart
Patsy Longo, and her son, Brad, 11, visited with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart after he lead a percussion jam session designed to aid the healing process at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital on June 8. Photo by Susan Merrell
A UCSF School of Dentistry graduate at the commencement ceremony
A UCSF School of Dentistry graduate sits with her fellow students at the June 8 commencement ceremony held at Davies Symphony Hall. Photo by Cindy Chew
Leeane Jensen, Mark Laret and Alphoneino Kaihura
Leeane Jensen, left, wellness coordinator in Campus Life Services, UCSF Medical Center CEO Mark Laret and Alphoneino Kaihura of the School of Nursing, stroll through the Parnassus campus during a UC Walks day on May 23 to promote wellness and an active lifestyle. Photo by Susan Merrell
Mary Anne Koda-Kimble, PharmD, dean of the UCSF School of Pharmacy, participates in the last hooding of graduates
Mary Anne Koda-Kimble, PharmD, dean of the UCSF School of Pharmacy, participates in the last hooding of graduates at the May 4 commencement ceremony held at Davies Symphony Hall before she retired after 14 years as dean. Photo Cindy Chew
Medical student Meghan Dickman, second from left, and her husband Matt celebrate with Sara Teasdale, far right, and Mary Crisham Janik, after Dickman and Teasdale find out their residency placements on Match Day, when students across the country find out where they will begin their training.
Medical student Meghan Dickman, second from left, and her husband Matt celebrate with Sara Teasdale, far right, and Mary Crisham Janik, after Dickman and Teasdale find out their residency placements on Match Day, when students across the country find out where they will begin their training. Photo by Cindy Chew
Vicki Kleemann, left, director of UCSF Medical Center Volunteer Services, and Emma Khan, at a celebration of Khan’s 47th year as a volunteer.
Vicki Kleemann, left, director of UCSF Medical Center Volunteer Services, and Emma Khan, share stories during a March 7 celebration of Khan’s 47th year as a volunteer. Photo by Susan Merrell
Second-year dental student Katina Landon, left, and first-year dental student J.T. Brothers show 2-year-old Miriam Amacker how to care for her teeth during a Feb. 25 free dental screening event in the Bayview-Hunters Point district. Photo by Cindy Chew
Second-year dental student Katina Landon, left, and first-year dental student J.T. Brothers show 2-year-old Miriam Amacker how to care for her teeth during a Feb. 25 free dental screening event in the Bayview-Hunters Point district. Photo by Cindy Chew
Pharmacy student Paul Albicker enjoys a conversation with Linda Wong
Pharmacy student Paul Albicker enjoys a conversation with Linda Wong during UCSF’s health and wellness outreach event on Feb. 25 in the Bayview-Hunters Point district, one of the University’s many community outreach events held throughout the year. Photo by Cindy Chew