UCSF Alumni Weekend 2025: Full Schedule

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8:00am PDT

Check-In/Registration

Friday April 25, 2025 8:00am - 6:00pm PDT

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.

Friday April 25, 2025 8:00am - 6:00pm PDT
William J. Rutter Center

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9:00am PDT

Alumni Weekend Opening Session: Shaping the Future of Health and Discovery

Friday April 25, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am PDT

Robertson Auditorium

Begin Alumni Weekend with a keynote session that speaks directly to UCSF’s ongoing commitment to innovation and impact in health and science. Chancellor Sam Hawgood will open with a comprehensive update on UCSF’s latest achievements, setting the stage for a thought-provoking dialogue on the historic revitalization of the Parnassus Heights campus. Chancellor Hawgood and Suresh Gunasekaran, president and CEO of UCSF Health, also will explore transformative changes underway – a vision that integrates pioneering research, state-of-the-art care, and academic excellence to meet the complex challenges of the present and the future.

This forward-looking dialogue will reflect our shared mission, which advances our work as a community of UCSF alumni. Together, we’ll explore how UCSF’s investments in collaborative research and cutting-edge facilities propel the institution forward and enrich and empower the vital work we undertake in the health sciences.

Speakers

Suresh Gunasekaran

UCSF Health President and CEO

Suresh Gunasekaran is president and CEO of UCSF Health, which includes approximately 18,000 staff and physicians, maintains 1,290 beds, admits 41,000 patients and has over 2.5 million outpatient visits yearly. In addition to overseeing UCSF Health’s network of affiliated organizations... Read More →

Sam Hawgood, MBBS, Postdoc Alum

UCSF Chancellor

Chancellor Hawgood is the Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Distinguished Professor. His career at UCSF, which began when he joined the university as a research fellow in 1982, includes serving as dean of the UCSF School of Medicine, vice chancellor for medical affairs, chair of the Department... Read More →

Friday April 25, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Robertson Auditorium

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10:30am PDT

UCSF Talk – Conversation with the Deans: Shaping the Future of Health Professions Education

Friday April 25, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Robertson Auditorium

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 moderated by Catherine Lucey, MD, MACP, UCSF’s executive vice chancellor and provost. This dynamic session will provide insights into the strategic vision and priorities that shape the future of health education and care at UCSF.

Each dean brings their own distinctive approach, but they are united by a common mission: preparing the next generation of medical professionals and meeting modern health care’s complex and ever-evolving challenges. From the transformative potential of artificial intelligence to crucial discussions around student well-being and the latest advancements in science, these leaders will share their expertise from the helm of UCSF’s educational values.

Don’t miss this chance to participate in a conversation that dives into the future of health education.

Moderators

Catherine Lucey, MD, Resident Alum

UCSF Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

Dr. Lucey is UCSF executive vice chancellor and provost and the Molina Family Presidential Chair of Medical Education. She previously held the role of executive vice dean and vice dean for education at the UCSF School of Medicine. Before returning to UCSF, where she did her residency... Read More →

Speakers

Nicquet Blake, PhD

Dean, Graduate Division

Dr. Blake, a leading voice on issues of equity and diversity in higher education, is UCSF’s vice provost of student academic affairs and dean of the Graduate Division. She previously served as senior associate dean for admissions and student affairs in the Graduate School of Biomedical... Read More →

Carol Dawson-Rose, PhD ’99, RN, FAAN

Dean, School of Nursing

Carol Dawson-Rose, RN, PhD, FAAN, is dean of the School of Nursing and associate vice chancellor for nursing affairs at UCSF. With a career starting as an HIV home hospice nurse during the AIDS epidemic, her research focuses on People Living with HIV (PLWH), evidence-based interventions... Read More →

Kathy Giacomini, PhD

Dean, School of Pharmacy

Dr. Giacomini, a pioneer in the field of pharmacogenomics, is dean of the UCSF School of Pharmacy, a professor in the UCSF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, and co-principal investigator of the UCSF-Stanford Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation... Read More →

Talmadge E. King Jr., MD

Dean, School of Medicine

Dr. King is dean of the UCSF School of Medicine and vice chancellor for medical affairs. He began his UCSF career in 1997 as chief of medical services at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Dr. King’s research has focused on inflammatory and immunologic... Read More →

Michael Reddy, DMD, DMSc

Dean, School of Dentistry

Dr. Reddy is dean of the UCSF School of Dentistry. A periodontist by training, he oversees an enterprise comprising more than 500 faculty members, a clinical operation that treats more than 48,000 patients annually, and one of the nation’s leaders in National Institutes of Health-funded... Read More →

Friday April 25, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Robertson Auditorium

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12:00pm PDT

All-UCSF Lunch: A Celebration of Community and Connection ($25)

Friday April 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

The Pub Lounge

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

This event also serves as a gathering space for alumni celebrating reunions from class years ending in 0 and 5. Whether you’re reconnecting with your reunion class or simply looking to enjoy good food and great company, the All-UCSF Lunch is open to everyone who wants to celebrate the UCSF spirit.

Friday April 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
The Pub Lounge

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12:00pm PDT

Sold Out: Half-Century Club: 50+ Years of Community with UCSF and Each Other

Friday April 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Fisher Banquet Hall

We welcome you to a special celebration honoring UCSF alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. The Half-Century Club Luncheon brings together graduates from the Class of 1975 and earlier across all UCSF schools plus the Graduate Division and the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy. This tradition that 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. This year, as we induct the Class of 1975 into the Half-Century Club, we invite all alumni from the classes of 1974 and earlier to join us in celebrating the enduring impact and legacy of UCSF’s alumni community.

Speakers

Sam Hawgood, MBBS, Postdoc Alum

UCSF Chancellor

Friday April 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Fisher Banquet Hall

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2:00pm PDT

UCSF Talk – Orthopedic Surgery: What Are We Doing With Our Joints?

Friday April 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Robertson Auditorium

Joint pain, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions become increasingly prevalent as we age. Join us for a panel discussion with experts from the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery who will share how UCSF is pioneering musculoskeletal discovery and innovative care to transform lives. Learn about the latest advancements in joint health, including cutting-edge research, new therapies, and state-of-the-art treatments.

Moderators

Brian Feeley, MD

Dr. Feeley is chief of the UCSF Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery and director of the MITO Lab (Muscle Injury and Translational Orthopedics Laboratory). He specializes in using arthroscopic procedures to treat shoulder and knee injuries in athletes and non-athletes... Read More →

Speakers

Kelsey H. Collins, PhD

Dr. Collins is an assistant professor and principal investigator at the UCSF Laboratory for Musculoskeletal Crosstalk. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms driving tissue interactions in osteoarthritis and related conditions as her lab leverages interdisciplinary approaches... Read More →

Michael Davies, MD ’17, Resident Alum

Dr. Davies is an assistant professor in the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and clinician at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Focusing on complex shoulder and knee problems and sports-related injuries, Dr. Davies emphasizes personalized treatment plans and evidence-based... Read More →

Stephanie Wong, MD, Resident Alum

Dr. Wong is an assistant professor in the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in sports medicine and the arthroscopic treatment of hip, shoulder, and knee injuries. She has served as a team physician for... Read More →

Friday April 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Robertson Auditorium

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3:00pm PDT

UCSF Talk – Discovery Talks: Cutting-Edge Research and Inspiring Discoveries

Friday April 25, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Robertson Auditorium

The Discovery Talks bring together UCSF’s brightest minds for an hour of engaging, TEDx-style presentations. Moderated by Nicquet Blake, PhD, vice provost of student academic affairs and dean of the Graduate Division, this dynamic session showcases faculty and student innovators sharing their groundbreaking research and transformative discoveries.

Prepare to be inspired as leading UCSF researchers dive into some of today’s most pressing scientific and medical challenges in an accessible and innovative format. From advances in precision medicine to unexpected insights into human health and disease, Discovery Talks promise to deliver fresh perspectives and fascinating findings at the forefront of science.

Moderators

Nicquet Blake, PhD

Dean, Graduate Division

Speakers

Anita Ho, PhD, MPH

Dr. Ho is an associate professor for UCSF’s Bioethics Program and clinical associate professor at University of British Columbia’s Centre for Applied Ethics. She is also the vice president of Ethics for CommonSpirit Health’s Northern California Division. An international scholar... Read More →

Reuben Hogan, PhD

UCSF Medical Scientist Training Program Faculty Mentors: Robert Chalkley, PhD, and Nevan Krogan, PhD UCSF Grad Slam talk title: Protein Folding is Pretty Sweet Dr. Hogan is a graduate of the UCSF biophysics program. He earned his degree with an emphasis on complex biological... Read More →

Sarah Knox, PhD

Dr. Knox is a professor in the UCSF School of Dentistry’s Department of Cell and Tissue Biology. Her current research focuses on deciphering the mechanisms that control salivary-gland architecture during development and regeneration after injury and aging, with an emphasis on identifying... Read More →

Sonia Nocera, PhD

Postdoctoral Scholar, UCSF Department of Neurology Faculty Mentor: Jonah Chan, PhD UCSF Grad Slam talk title: The Power of a Sugar Mama Dr. Nocera is a neuroscientist specializing in myelination, remyelination, and neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on multiple sclerosis... Read More →

Shuvo Roy, PhD

Dr. Roy is a professor in the UCSF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences who directs the Biodesign Laboratory. He is also serves as technical director of The Kidney Project and faculty director of the UCSF-UC Berkeley Master of Translational Medicine (MTM) program... Read More →

Brian Shoichet, PhD ’91

Dr. Shoichet is a co-vice dean of Graduate Pharmacy Education Programs and a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at UCSF. Whether seeking to change how components fit together using synthetic molecules or investigating how biological molecules operate together... Read More →

Catera Wilder, PhD

Dr. Wilder is an assistant professor in the UCSF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences and an investigator at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub. Her passion to understand the complexity of cellular responses led her to study cellular signaling networks in innate immunity as a... Read More →

Jarmin Yeh, PhD ’20, MPH, MSSW

Dr. Yeh is an associate professor at the Institute for Health and Aging in the UCSF School of Nursing’s Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Their research broadly investigates social justice issues that impact the quality of life of community-dwelling older adults, people... Read More →

Friday April 25, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Robertson Auditorium

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4:00pm PDT

Sold Out - Networking Reception: Connect, Celebrate, and Reflect

Friday April 25, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Fisher Banquet Hall

Join us for fun, food, and friendship at the Alumni Weekend Networking Reception! This lively gathering invites all UCSF alumni and current students 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.

Friday April 25, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Fisher Banquet Hall

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6:00pm PDT

LIMITED SPOTS LEFT - UCSF at the San Francisco Giants: Club Level Section ($80)

Friday April 25, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Oracle Park

Experience the excitement of Major League Baseball with fellow UCSF alumni, students, faculty members, and friends during UCSF at the Giants Game: Club Level Section.

Enjoy premium seating on the Club Level, offering fantastic views of the game and an exclusive atmosphere perfect for connecting with the UCSF community. Each ticket includes an assigned seat within the UCSF section and $50 in Splash Credits, redeemable at various ballpark vendors for food and beverages.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate UCSF spirit and community while enjoying America’s favorite pastime in style. Space is limited—secure your tickets today!

Please note: Primary registrants can purchase a maximum of four 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.

Friday April 25, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Oracle Park

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6:00pm PDT

Sold Out - UCSF at the San Francisco Giants: The Legends Club ($100)

Friday April 25, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Oracle Park

Cap off the first day of Alumni Weekend with an unforgettable evening at the San Francisco Giants game! Join fellow UCSF alumni, students, faculty, and friends in an exclusive UCSF box space, where you’ll enjoy complimentary food and drinks while cheering the Giants as they face their 2010 World Series opponent, the Texas Rangers.

Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the ballpark, this evening promises great company, memorable moments, and a thrilling game-day atmosphere.

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.

Friday April 25, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Oracle Park

All Nursing Pharmacy Medicine Dentistry Graduate Division Physical Therapy