Dr. Benet has been named the Pharmacy Alumni Association’s Alum of the Year in recognition of his extraordinary career as a scientist, educator, and global leader in pharmaceutical sciences. A distinguished alum and longtime faculty member, Dr. Benet is internationally renowned for his foundational contributions to pharmacokinetics and drug disposition, including work that has shaped modern drug development, regulatory science, and clinical pharmacology worldwide. Over the course of decades of service, he has been a dedicated mentor to generations of scientists and clinicians, many of whom now hold leadership roles across academia, industry, and government. His deep and sustained commitment to UCSF through teaching, research, and professional leadership has elevated the School of Pharmacy and strengthened its global reputation. Dr. Benet’s career exemplifies the highest ideals of the profession.
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