UCSF AME CENTER

The UCSF Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions (AME) Center is a powerhouse of leading scientists, researchers and public health advocates and home to COAST & SSEW.

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Hello AME Community! Wishing you a happy holiday season - check out the AME Winter 2025 newsletter for new publications, retreat opportunities, and more! https://t.co/ONEqpiNWBT

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We are seeking postdoctoral fellows interested in health psychology, sleep, psychedelic therapy responses, polycrisis resilience, and data science methods for frontiers in the biology of emotional well being. Apply now!

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Join us May 13 at Frog’s Leap Winery in Napa Valley for a day focused on women’s well-being, stress resilience, and healthy aging featuring keynote speaker @Dr_Epel .
Attendees receive a copy of The Stress Prescription 📚
Limited to 50 participants.
Reserve your spot!

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Representation in research matters.
The ASPIRE Cohort Study has now enrolled nearly 1,000 participants across diverse Asian American communities to better understand cancer risk and improve health outcomes.
Join the movement to make health research more inclusive. #HealthEquity

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Apply now: Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity with the UCSF Health Psychology Program! Learn from UCSF faculty and take part in cutting-edge research. Applications due 4/15.

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On May 13, a women’s wellness gathering at Frog’s Leap Winery (Napa Valley) will feature Dr. Elissa Epel speaking on building stress resilience.
📚 Attendees receive The Stress Prescription
🎟️ Limited to 50 participants!
More info: https://t.co/zRsv2iBvzw

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🎧 Podcast of the Month! The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) episode “What to Do When Stress Takes Over”features Dr. Elissa Epel, sharing mindfulness tips to navigate uncertainty and anxiety. Listen now: https://t.co/FYZQd4VwMn #stress

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Apply now: Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity with the UCSF Health Psychology Program! Learn from UCSF faculty and take part in cutting-edge research. Applications due early April.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity with the UCSF Health Psychology Program! Learn from UCSF faculty and take part in cutting-edge research. Applications due early April.

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HMI has spent the past decade creating pathways to education, careers, and independence for newcomer families. The evening will feature inspiring stories of impact, dance performances, and an opportunity to connect with community leaders, students, and colleagues.

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Celebrate 10 Years of Impact with the Human Migration Institute!

Join the Human Migration Institute for its 10th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside.

https://t.co/e9lusz5beu

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Hello AME Community!
Fall is arriving, marking a season of reflection, change, and fresh inspiration! Read more about the latest news, research, and opportunities from the AME Center here: https://t.co/zAVIWJ7S35

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Just 5-10 minutes of daily “joy snacking” improved the emotional well-being, sleep quality, and stress levels of 17,000+ people in one week. Read about the 7 science-backed practices from the Big Joy project here: https://t.co/7aBgSlUVEc

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Hello AME Community!
Check out our Spring newsletter for exciting new publications, opportunities, and events! https://t.co/KZEOe3RsuV

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Results from the global Big Joy Project, led by UCSF researchers, showed that just one week of daily micro-acts of kindness or gratitude significantly improved well-being, sleep, and stress levels across diverse groups. Read more here: https://t.co/dYdtSWjOH2.

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Read the publication here: https://t.co/8kIpE65VzH.

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New work from AME researchers shows that Black mothers who experienced childhood abuse had children w/ accelerated cellular aging. Childhood adversity in marginalized communities may impact intergenerational health, highlighting the need to address abuse & systemic racism.

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STARTING TONIGHT! Inviting all young adults to join UC Climate Resilience Initiative to take a short break to settle your mind, calm your body, focus your attention, & connect in social solidarity with the 10-day UC Stress Break (2/24 - 3/7). Details: https://t.co/k1BORK0Ys5.

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Now open to ALL YOUNG ADULTS! Join the UC Climate Resilience to take a short break to settle your mind, calm your body, focus your attention, and connect in social solidarity with the 10-day UC Stress Break (2/24 - 3/7). Details here: https://t.co/k1BORK0Ys5.

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For UC Students: Take a short break to settle your mind, calm your body, focus your attention, and connect in social solidarity with the 10-day UC Stress Break (2/24 - 3/7), from the UC Climate Resilience Initiative. More details here: https://t.co/k1BORK0Ys5.