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EVENT: UCSF Innovation Showcase and Reception at JP Morgan 2024: Jan 9, 5-8 p.m. – Register now

UCSF Innovation teams invite you to join them in gathering with global healthcare, health tech and life sciences communities at the 42nd Annual JP Morgan (JPM) 2024 Healthcare Conference (which takes place on Monday, January 8 – Thursday, January 11,…
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EVENT: Process PaloozAI Webinar: Hear about artificial intelligence from United Nations advisor – March 26, 10:30 – 12 p.m. – Register now

Process PaloozAI Webinar

By Todd Anderson. This stand-alone webinar, taking place from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on March 26, 2024, will host an engaging discussion around the intersection of process improvement and AI/automation and the impacts on productivity, quality and satisfaction. For…
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INTERVIEW: Anita Ho, UCSF bioethics professor: insights on improved approaches to patient data and analyzing mental health chatbots

By Brendon Phuong and Laurel Skurko. Anita Ho, an associate professor in the UCSF Bioethics Program, recently discussed her insights and experience in collecting and using data in the health care setting with the UC Tech News team. She emphasized…
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Algorithmic justice in precision medicine: why it matters and where we are headed

By Laurel Skurko. Algorithmic Justice, a concept that pertains to ensuring that data is processed in a way that is relevant to diverse populations, is increasingly important today as we rely heavily on AI, which is fueled by data, to…
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UCSF Health begins testing its first AI scribe service in-clinic

Stock image of robot reading a tablet

By Tanya Jansen. In health care, the need for accurate and efficient documentation is paramount. Traditionally, physicians have spent significant time and effort on manual documentation, taking away time that could be spent with patients. The UCSF Faculty Practice Office…
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Felix Zuñiga, California State University, EDUCAUSE’s DEI Leadership winner, shares his life’s purpose in his powerful acceptance speech

The 2023 EDUCAUSE DEI award went to Felix Zuñiga, ITS Campus Engagement Partner, California State University (CSU), Office of the Chancellor. Zuniga is a member of the UC tech community, providing the UC Tech news team with valuable insight as…
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Ernesto Carrasco & Harold Shin: Improving UCLA’s vendor onboarding process

Congratulation to Managing Vendor Risk One Triage at a Time Project team, UCLA: UCLA GRC Team, UCLA ServiceNow Team

By Brendon Phuong. Ernesto Carrasco, director, Governance Risk & Compliance, UCLA, and Harold Shin senior IT risk analyst, UCLA, recently shared the story behind their project, “Managing Vendor Risk One Triage at a Time,” which won a 2023 Read more about Ernesto Carrasco & Harold Shin: Improving UCLA’s vendor onboarding process

UCLA team wins UC Tech Award for innovative third-party risk management

UCLA team wins UC Tech award

In July 2023, UCLA’s Governance Risk & Compliance team (GRC) won the Design Innovation, IT Security, and Operational Excellence UC Tech Silver Award for their project “Managing Vendor Risk One Triage at a Time.” 

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Risk and Safety Solutions launches a computer-based ergonomics solution for UC Campuses

Incorrect sitting posture

By Emily Slonim. In April of 2022, UC campuses needed an improved technology solution for office ergonomic assessments and training. The change would impact every location in the UC system. To implement change at this scale three teams came together…
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Volunteering helps Womxn in Tech find purpose

UC Womxn in Tech

Engaging in activities that benefit others can be incredibly rewarding. Volunteering, in particular, can foster social connections, build professional networks, boost self-confidence, and promote greater life satisfaction. Within the UC Womxn in Tech committee, volunteering isn’t just a service; it’s…
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