Great Women in Neurology
The Great Women in Neurology project was launched in celebration of Women’s History Month to recognize exceptional women in our department who hold senior roles and have been nominated by their peers. Nominations are accepted through the link below.

"Don't wait for the perfect time to have a family because there is no perfect time. You'll make the time when the time is right." — Donna Ferriero, MD, MS


Donna Ferriero, MD, MS
Professor Emerita
Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics

In conversation with

Audrey Foster-Barber, MD, PhD
Professor and Vice Chair for Education
Department of Neurology 

Transcript (PDF)


Ann Poncelet, MD
Professor, Department of Neurology
Director, UCSF Academy of Medical Educators

In conversation with

Nerissa Ko, MD, MAS
Professor and Vice Chair for Diversity
Department of Neurology

Transcript (PDF)

"I was the first person in my department to be promoted to full professor based on my educational accomplishments."— Ann Poncelet, MD

"I would say try to follow your heart. Try to go with what appeals to you. I feel that's the most meaningful career -- if you can end up in a role that matches what you really feel you want to do. If you can find a job that matches that, then you'll always be happy at work." — Jane Czech


Jane Czech, MS, MBA
Associate Chair, Finance and Administration
Department of Neurology

In conversation with

Lani Pettersen, MA
Director of Finance and Research Administration
Department of Neurology

Transcript (PDF)


Marilu Gorno-Tempini, MD, PhD
Professor, Department of Neurology
Co-Founder and Director, UCSF Dyslexia Center
Co-Director, UCSF  | UCB Schwab Dyslexia & Cognitive Diversity Center

In conversation with

Jessica de Leon, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology

 

Transcript (PDF)

"I have never seen such a clear vision as the one we have at UCSF. I've always been proud of that." — Marilu Gorno-Tempini, MD, PhD


COMING SOON

Emmanuelle Waubant, MD, PhD in conversation with Janet Jue and Riley Bove, MD

Carlie Tanner, MD, PhD in conversation with Jill Ostrem, MD