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Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences Professor Joanne Chun, PharmD ’93, PhD ’96 leads the MS in AICD3 program — the first of its kind in the nation focused on AI’s transformation of drug discovery and development. Learn more about how AI-based research benefit patients and how the program is developing leaders who can think across disciplines.

Sophia Miliotis, a PhD student in the school's Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics (PSPG) program, took home the top prize at the University of California’s systemwide 2025 Grad Slam.

Sophia Miliotis and Maggie Colton Cove came in first and second place among 10 graduate student finalists in the annual competition who delivered three-minute presentations to explain their research in an engaging, lay-friendly manner. Milotis also won the People’s Choice award. 

Jaysón Davidson, a fifth-year PhD candidate in the Graduate Division’s Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics program, said being surrounded by high-level thought leaders has enabled him to become a visionary himself.

The inaugural annual event included a panel on career pathways moderated by Su Guo, PhD, and awarded prizes to four poster presenters.

Three students with ties to the School were finalists in the event, which challenges graduate students to explain their research to an audience of non-experts in just three minutes.

Students keep pace with latest innovations through experiential options and advanced degrees.

Youmans, Davidson, Stephens, and Williams recognized for dedication to sustained, meaningful service toward equity and belonging.

QBI publishes breakthrough on COVID-19 variants; Nevan Krogan recognized as trailblazer.

A delegation from South Korea visited to sign a Memorandum of Understand (MOU) initiating potential collaborations between UCSF and Korean schools of pharmacy.

James Fraser, PhD, plans to build on department strengths in computational biology and promote open science.

Award from her alma mater recognizes Giacomini as a leading scientist and pharmacogenomics expert.

PSPG and BMI graduate students will bring their scientific talents and passion for equity to Genentech during their summer internships.

Giacomini gathers a leadership team in pursuit of a new vision for the School of Pharmacy.

Award is the largest NIH grant in UCSF history

Learn how the health sector can advance equitable and just climate actions in a series of upcoming live virtual events

Camara Phyllis Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, delivered a lecture on how systems of racism function and persist in our world

Renowned pharmaceutical scientist brings decades of experience at the intersection of research, patient care, and education to lead the School

Guglielmo leaves a legacy spanning pharmacy, science, sustainability, and DEI.