Congratulations to Dr. Thiago Junqueira Avelino da Silva on receiving a 2026–2027 CADC Pilot Award! His funded pilot study is titled "Development and Validation of Fair EHR-Based Prognostic Models for Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults." #Geriatrics #UCSF Read more here: tiny.ucsf.edu/VV3Anb

Congratulations to Julene Johnson, PhD, and Theresa Allison, MD, on their new publication in Innovation in Aging! The paper, with Haley Shiff, former GEM-STAR scholar, explores music-based approaches to support cognitive engagement in older adults. #Geriatrics Read more: tiny.ucsf.edu/TYeMGU

Drs. Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson, and @jarminyeh.bsky.social, served as expert panelists for the Age Friendly Health Systems Research Network webinar, “Ask the Experts: 4Ms in Rural Public Health.” geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/jasmine...

Congratulations to Dr. Louise Walter (@lwaltermd.bsky.social) on being honored for 25 years of federal service at the San Francisco VA Health Care System! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to serving Veterans.

Congratulations to John Boscardin, PhD, on serving as Biostatistician Consultant for the $1.57M AVERT Study at UCSF, advancing research on how autonomous vehicles may reduce trauma and improve public safety.

Congratulations to Ale Tello and Dana Fong on receiving the SOM STAR Achievement Award! 🎉 Your innovation, leadership, and dedication continue to strengthen Dementia Care Aware. Well deserved! geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/congrat...

Julene Johnson, PhD, represented the NIH/NIA-funded Music & Dementia Research Network at the 2026 Music Research Network Annual Investigator Meeting in Baltimore. #DementiaResearch #AgingResearch

New clinical geriatrics fellows explored the Legion of Honor in a pilot art museum–based medical education program led by Drs. Evie Kalmar, @lingshengli.bsky.social, and @pchenmd.bsky.social . #Geriatrics

Congratulations to Julene K. Johnson, PhD, who served as an instructor, mentor, and presenter at the EBRAINS–AccelNet Summer School and Summit in Florence, Italy this June!

Congratulations to Dr. Evie Kalmar and Theresa Cordova, RN, for representing VA Palliative Care at the SF FrontRunners Pride 5K! 🏃‍♀️ We welcome others to join in future years!

Dr. @lingshengli.bsky.social, represented the UCSF HEARD Study Team, and partnered with On Lok, to present "Understanding Dementia Care and Planning Ahead" to residents at St. Marks Square. #DementiaCare

Congratulations to Nandini Singh on joining the inaugural Class of 2026 Emerging Leaders Cohort, a leadership program advancing equity, dignity, and quality of life for older adults.

Congratulations to @lingshengli.bsky.social! Her graphic narrative, “Stages of Grief Following a Grant Rejection,” has been published in the Graphic Medicine section of @annalsofim.bsky.social. #GraphicMedicine

Congratulations to Angela Suen, MD, on receiving the ASCENT Research Scholar Award! Her research will explore how supplemental oxygen affects quality of life for older adults living with COPD.

For #AlzheimersAndBrainAwarenessMonth, @annachodos.bsky.social joined @KTVU to discuss brain health, early signs of cognitive decline, and why early detection matters for patients and families.

Congratulations to Dr. Noam Margalit and Dr. Catherine Gordon, recipients of the Fellow of the Year Awards for excellence in teaching, mentorship, and collaboration with residents. 🎉

Congratulations to Dr. @mgrowdon.bsky.social, on his appointment as Co-Director of UCSF’s Aging Research Fellowship, joining fellowship leaders Drs. @alexsmithmd.bsky.social and @ashwinkotwalmd.bsky.social! 🎉

Our graduating fellows named Dr. @stacyhan.bsky.social, Teacher of the Year for her exceptional kindness, safe learning environment, and expertise in geriatric medicine during the Care at Home block. 🎉

Celebrating our FY2026 Geriatrics fellows! 🎉 Congratulations to our clinical and T32 graduates whose dedication to improving the lives of older adults inspires us all. #Geriatrics #MedEd @geritjas.bsky.social @mararosenberg.bsky.social geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/ucsf-ge...

Congratulations to Michi Yukawa, MD, MPH, on being named Acting Medical Director of MACE and Geriatrics Consultation Inpatient Services at SFVAHCS! #Geriatrics geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/michi-y...

Dr. @lwaltermd.bsky.social delivered the keynote at the California Academic Geriatrics Institutions Conference at Stanford, highlighting how conceptual frameworks can drive innovation in research, care, and education.

Congratulations to Drs. @annachodos.bsky.social and Niousha Moini, whose research was recognized among the top five highest-scoring abstracts at the California Academic Geriatrics Institutions Conference at Stanford! geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/anna-ch...

Congratulations to Patty Myung, MD, on her appointment as Acting Medical Director of the Community Living Center at SFVAHCS! Her expertise in long-term, geriatric, HIV, and Veteran care will strengthen our mission. #SFVAHCS geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/patty-m...

Anna Hines, NP, MPH, Todd James, MD, Camie Kuo, NP, and colleagues presented research at CAGI showing how personalized music playlists can improve patient experience in age-friendly emergency care. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/anna-hi...

Our T32 fellow, Maryanne Kim, PharmD, PhD, won the Abstract Poster Award in the Fellow-in-Training category from the CAGI Annual Conference 2026, for her research on use of antidementia medications as older adults transition from the community into long-term care residential settings.

Evie Kalmar, MD, MS presented research with Lynn Flint, MD on outcomes of GeriPal program graduates at the California Academic Geriatrics Institutions Conference, highlighting impacts on geriatrics education.

Join Theresa Allison, MD, PhD on June 11 for “Whole Person Approaches to Brain Health” at the Golden Hour Series in SF. Discover how music, art & connection support dementia care and aging. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/theresa...

Congratulations to Anna Hines, FNP, MPH, on her nomination for the UCSF Nursing Practice & Professional Development Award for her innovative music therapy work in the ED!

Congratulations to Dr. @kencovinsky.bsky.social, honored as the 2026 SGIM Distinguished Professor of Geriatrics in Washington, DC, where he received a standing ovation for his inspiring lecture and a custom Cubs jersey!

Dementia Care Aware, Alter Dementia & SageNavigator delivered 80+ free cognitive screenings at the 2026 Alter Dementia Summit in Atlanta through the 100 Minds Project.