Schedule of Events

Celebrate fellow 2016-2025 graduates, graduates of the last decade (GOLD), and experience the wonders of science at “Night at the Exploratorium.”

All alumni are welcome.

Adults Only (18+)

Upon arrival at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus, check in at the front entrance of the William J. Rutter Center to receive your name badge and program book. Alumni Weekend staff are also available to assist with any questions.

Chancellor Sam Hawgood will open Alumni Weekend with an update on UCSF’s latest achievements and strategic priorities. Following his remarks, Stephen Hauser, MD, recipient of the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, will share how his pioneering work in redefining multiple sclerosis treatment has transformed patient lives and advanced global standards of care.

Speakers:

Sam Hawgood, MBBS, Postdoc Alum
UCSF Chancellor

Stephen L. Hauser, MD
Robert A. Fishman Distinguished Professor in Neurology
2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences winner

Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from the deans of UCSF’s schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, as well as the Graduate Division, in a thought-provoking conversation.

Moderator

Catherine Lucey, MD, Resident Alum UCSF
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

Speakers

Michael Reddy, DMD, DMSc
Dean, School of Dentistry

Carol Dawson-Rose, PhD ’99, RN, FAAN Dean, School of Nursing

Talmadge E. King Jr., MD
Dean, School of Medicine

Nicquet Blake, PhD
Dean, Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs

Kathy Giacomini, PhD
Dean, School of Pharmacy

The All-UCSF Lunch is a welcoming and inclusive gathering open to all attendees of Alumni Weekend. Join alumni from across UCSF’s schools and programs to connect, share stories, and celebrate your ties to the university.

The Half-Century Club Luncheon brings together graduates from the Class of 1976 and earlier across all UCSF schools, plus the Graduate Division and the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy. This tradition, which unites alumni from every UCSF school, creates a shared space to reflect on our rich history and culture.

Seating will be arranged by school, allowing classmates to reconnect and celebrate the milestones that define their UCSF journey.

Moderated by Nicquet Blake, PhD, vice provost and dean of the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs, Discovery Talks spotlight UCSF innovators in a TEDx-style format. Alumni will be immersed in diverse perspectives—from advances in precision medicine to new models of patient care—through stories that bring cutting-edge science to life. This session offers inspiration, along with accessible ways for alumni to engage with and understand the impact of UCSF.

Moderator:

Nicquet Blake, PhD
Dean, Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs

Speakers:

Joanne Chun, PharmD, PhD
Professor, Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences

Kristine Godziuk, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

Reza Abbasi-Asl, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology and Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences

Sophia Miliotis, PhD
2025 Grad Slam winner

Atreya Dey, PhD
2025 Postdoc Slam winner

UCSF clinicians, educators, and collaborators are transforming trauma and musculoskeletal care in some of the world’s most resource-limited settings. Drawing on firsthand experience working with the Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology (IGOT), David Shearer, MD, will share innovations in training and workforce strengthening, online education, and data-driven quality improvement that have enhanced outcomes where resources are scarce and the burden of injury is most significant.

The session will examine how UCSF’s commitment to global health translates into sustainable, locally driven solutions—through capacity building, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term partnerships. Alumni will gain insight into the real-world challenges of delivering care across diverse settings, the lessons learned that inform care at home and abroad, and the vital role UCSF continues to play in shaping the future of global trauma care.

Speakers:

David Shearer, MD, MPH, Resident Alum
Associate Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Hear from the Community & Government Relations team and guests about the state and federal advocacy work that propels the UCSF Mission. Learn how UCSF alumni, staff/faculty, and friends leverage their voice in the support of UCSF via UCSF Advocates and other programs.

Join us for fun, food, and friendship at the Alumni Weekend Networking Reception! This lively gathering invites all UCSF alumni to connect, share stories, and celebrate their shared experiences. With live music, hors d'oeuvres, and an ambiance that blends UCSF’s history with the energy of today’s campus life, this reception is the perfect opportunity to make new connections and reconnect with old friends before joining the UCSF community at the San Francisco Giants baseball game.

Enjoy a special night at the ballpark as the Giants face the Miami Marlins. Enjoy complimentary food and nonalcoholic beverages in a private UCSF skybox while reconnecting with fellow alumni and friends. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase on the Club Level. Space is limited, and tickets will sell out.

Primary registrants can purchase a maximum of two tickets, which can either be sent electronically one week before the event to the email address used to register or made available for pickup at Will Call the day of the event.

Upon arrival at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus, check in at the front entrance of the William J. Rutter Center, receive your name badge and program book, and find an Alumni Weekend staff member to assist you with any questions.

Join us in honoring UCSF’s outstanding alumni who are making transformative impacts across health care, research, education, and community service. This annual brunch brings together distinguished alumni from all UCSF schools and departments, each recognized for their achievements, dedication, and contributions to health and science. Connect with this year’s honorees, hear their inspiring stories, and celebrate the breadth of talent and commitment that defines our alumni community.

Speakers:

Catherine Lucey, MD, Resident Alum
UCSF Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

UC Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association Presents: Student/Community Clinics — From Legacy to Leadership in Community Care. UC alumni who were once involved in student-run clinics come together to reflect on a legacy of community care—the enduring impact of the Chicano Health movement. Rooted in service to Latinx communities, student clinics were formative spaces where hands-on care, accountability to community, and collective leadership shaped alumni who now lead in health equity as clinicians, researchers, and advocates. Open to all, this session explores how these early clinic experiences created health equity leaders—and why sustaining student/community clinics remains essential to advancing equitable care for future generations.

Discover how UCSF faculty, clinicians, alumni, and students utilize podcasts to connect with global audiences and share insights on health and science. This session highlights the stories, science, and discoveries that make UCSF-grown podcasts like PT Path Podcast unique and representative of the UCSF community.

Moderator:

Amber Fitzsimmons, PT, MS, DPTSc
Professor and Chair, UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

Speakers:

Peter J. Turnbaugh, PhD
Professor in the Department of Micobiology & Immunology, the G.W. Hooper Research Foundation, and the Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine at the University of California

At Vital Voices, the next generation of UCSF innovators takes the stage to share live moth-style stories of discovery, purpose, and possibility. Guided by storyteller Corey Rosen, our distinguished scholarship recipients reflect on the moments that shaped their callings in science and medicine—illuminating how UCSF’s legacy of excellence endures through curiosity, compassion, and the support that makes progress possible. This event will feed into the AW26 closing reception.

Host:

Corey Rosen

Celebrate with fellow graduates from the classes of 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2011 at an exclusive Milestone Reunions gathering.

All alumni are welcome.