It is with great sadness that we reflect on the passing of Dr. Atul Butte, a remarkable leader who made transformative contributions.

In addition to his leadership role at UC Health, Dr. Cherry will remain chief medical and quality officer for UCLA Health.

The spirit of partnership in shaping how data is being used to accelerate health care breakthroughs and benefit patients was a key theme.

David Rubin, M.D., MSCE, a graduate of the UCSF School of Medicine, has returned to the UC system to serve as the new executive vice president of UC Health.

Dr. Rubin, a graduate of UCSF, comes to UC from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania.