UCSF Alumni Weekend 2026

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 the treatment of multiple sclerosis has transformed patients’ lives and advanced global standards of care.

Hear from the deans of UCSF’s four schools and the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs 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.

Discovery Talks spotlight UCSF innovators in a TEDx-style format. Attendees 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 and accessible ways for alumni to engage with and understand UCSF’s impact on the broader world.

UCSF clinicians, educators, and collaborators are transforming trauma and musculoskeletal care in some of the world’s most resource-limited locations. 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 in settings where resources are scarce and the burden of injury is greatest.
This 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.

Find out from the Community and Government Relations team and guests about the state and federal advocacy work that propels UCSF’s mission. Learn how our alumni, faculty, staff, and friends use their voices to support UCSF through our Advocates program and other activities.

Join us to honor this year’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 the health sciences.
Connect with the honorees, hear their inspiring stories, and celebrate the breadth of talent and commitment that defines our alumni community.