UCSF Alumni Weekend 2025: Full Schedule

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 a distinguished UCSF leader 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

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 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

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.

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

All Nursing Pharmacy Medicine Dentistry Graduate Division Physical Therapy

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

C. Benjamin Ma, MD

Dr. Ma is a professor in and chair of the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, shoulder replacement, and knee ligament reconstruction. For over a decade, Dr. Ma has been recognized with numerous awards. His research... Read More →

Speakers

Jeannie Bailey, PhD, Postdoc Alum

Dr. Bailey is an associate professor jointly appointed with the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences. With over a decade of research experience in orthopedic health outcomes, she specializes in lumbar spinal conditions... 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

All Nursing Pharmacy Medicine Graduate Division Physical Therapy Dentistry

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 →

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 →

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

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

All Nursing Pharmacy Medicine Dentistry Graduate Division Physical Therapy

6:00pm PDT

UCSF at the San Francisco Giants: An Evening of Community and Baseball ($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

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9:00am PDT

Check-In/Registration

Saturday April 26, 2025 9:00am - 7:30pm PDT

William J. Rutter Center

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.

Saturday April 26, 2025 9:00am - 7:30pm PDT
William J. Rutter Center

All Nursing Pharmacy Medicine Dentistry Graduate Division Physical Therapy

9:30am PDT

Coffee with UCSF School Leaders: Start Your Morning with Connection and Conversation

Saturday April 26, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am PDT

Fisher Banquet Hall

Join us for Coffee with UCSF School Leaders, a relaxed, drop-in reception where you can connect with leaders from each UCSF school and across the UCSF community.

This event, which is new to Alumni Weekend this year, offers an inviting space for alumni to engage with UCSF’s academic leadership, share ideas, and connect with the broader UCSF community.

Saturday April 26, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
Fisher Banquet Hall

All Nursing Pharmacy Medicine Dentistry Graduate Division Physical Therapy

11:00am PDT

Alumni Awards Brunch: Celebrating UCSF’s Changemakers ($25)

Saturday April 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT

Robertson Auditorium

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. This is a special opportunity to witness the enduring legacy and forward-looking impact of UCSF alumni while enjoying a wonderful brunch with friends, colleagues, and mentors.

Speakers

Catherine Lucey, MD, Resident Alum

UCSF Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

Michelle Nakaishi, MSN ’06

President, Alumni Association of UCSF (AAUCSF)

Ms. Nakaishi is president of the Alumni Association of UCSF. She works as a certified pediatric nurse practitioner and pediatric primary care mental health specialist at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. Outside of work, she is also a parent of two teenagers and enjoys playing... Read More →

Alumni Awardees

Anna B. Moscicki, MD, Resident Alum, Clinical Fellow Alum

2025 Alumni Achievement Award, Alumni Discovery Award

This award honors an alum who has made outstanding achievements creating positive change through basic science/health care research and has brought distinction to themselves and the UCSF community.

Benjamin Boyd, MS ’02, DPTSc ’08

UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy Alum of the Year, 2025 Alum of the Year

Colleen Ann McEvoy, MSN ’06

2025 Achievement Award, Alumni Practitioner Award

This award honors an alum whose work is marked by boundless clinical empathy, understanding, and caring within health care.

Cynthia K. Brattesani, DDS ’89

UCSF Dental Alumni Association (DAA), 2025 Medal of Honor recipient

Douglas E. Cowden, DDS ’65

2025 Achievement Award, Alumni Philanthropic Impact Award

This award honors an alum who has made UCSF a philanthropic priority and whose gift has made a significant impact on the University’s ability to improve and advance education, research, and/or health care.

Jian Zhang, MSN ’92, FNP

UCSF Nursing Alumni Association (NAA), 2025 Jane Norbeck Distinguished Service Award recipient

Kamena Kostova, PhD ’18

2025 Alumni Achievement Award, Alumni Early-Career Award

This award honors an alum who has graduated or completed training within the last 10 years (2014 – 2024), has advanced rapidly in their career, and has displayed significant achievement in the areas of leadership and professional success, pushing the boundaries of science and health... Read More →

Ken Song, MD ’00, Resident Alum

2025 Alumni Achievement Award, Alumni Entrepreneur Award

This award recognizes an alum who demonstrates the highest caliber of innovation in science and/or health care through risk-taking actions and/or value-creating transformations.

Maria Lopez Andrzejek, PharmD ’01

2025 Alumni Achievement Award, Alumni Humanitarian Service Award

This award recognizes an alum who has made a transformative contribution to their local community, the nation, or the world that has helped make it a better place. These honorees have achieved recognition for making a noteworthy, positive change to the human condition through health... Read More →

Ronni E. Brown, DDS, MPH, Resident Alum

2025 Alumni Achievement Award, Alumni Practitioner Award

This award honors an alum whose work is marked by boundless clinical empathy, understanding, and caring within health care.

Sharon L. Youmans, PharmD ’85, MPH

UCSF Pharmacy Alumni Association (PAA), 2025 Alum of the Year

Shelley Chu, MD/PhD ’00

UCSF Graduate Division Alumni Association (GDAA), 2025 Alum of the Year

Stephanie D. Chao, MD ’06

UCSF Medical Alumni Association (MAA), 2025 Alum of the Year

Saturday April 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Robertson Auditorium

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1:00pm PDT

Food Truck Social: A UCSF Community Gathering ($15)

Saturday April 26, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Parklab Gardens

Gather with UCSF alumni, families, friends, and affinity groups for a lively day at Parklab Gardens, San Francisco’s premier outdoor food-truck park across the street from SPARK Social SF. Enjoy a wide range of delicious bites and drinks with a $25 food voucher redeemable at any food truck vendor.

This casual, family-friendly event provides the perfect space for alumni to meet, mingle, and reconnect. Come for the food, stay for the community – don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and connect with UCSF!

Saturday April 26, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Parklab Gardens

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3:30pm PDT

Art Walk at Mission Bay Campus

Saturday April 26, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

Visit registration desk for room details

Join your fellow alumni for an intimate guided tour where we’ll admire the collection of diverse artwork at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus as outlined in this UCSF booklet.

Please note: This hour-long tour includes extended periods of walking (approximately 500 feet from point to point) and standing but with some benches available. All works of art are located on the same level.

Speakers

Alicia Murasaki

Assistant Vice Chancellor, UCSF Campus Planning and Campus Architect

Ms. Murasaki is assistant vice chancellor of campus planning and UCSF’s campus architect. She leads the team providing professional planning services that guide the physical development of the university and support the strategic development of the campus; assesses campus space... Read More →

Saturday April 26, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Visit registration desk for room details

All Nursing Pharmacy Medicine Dentistry Graduate Division Physical Therapy

5:00pm PDT

All-UCSF Reception: Celebrating Connections and Closing Alumni Weekend ($25)

Saturday April 26, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Fisher Banquet Hall

Join us at the All-UCSF Reception, the final celebration of Alumni Weekend! This closing event offers a vibrant space for alumni, faculty, and friends from all UCSF schools to gather, reconnect, and reflect on a memorable weekend.

With dedicated, association-specific areas, this reception is designed to foster networking and connection between community members who share common experiences and professional paths. The All-UCSF Reception is the perfect way to conclude your weekend.

Raise a glass, make connections, and close out Alumni Weekend with your UCSF community!

Saturday April 26, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Fisher Banquet Hall

All Nursing Pharmacy Medicine Dentistry Graduate Division Physical Therapy