From the Lab to the Legislature by the Science Policy Group at UCSF
Audience: Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Social and Population Sciences
| 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Register here for this free workshop!Join the Science Policy Group at UCSF for an engaging fireside career chat with Dr. Slater Sharp, a senior consultant in the California Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee! Our discussion will cover topics including: transitioning from research to a science policy career, science advocacy in the CA legislature, and what a consulting role in tech policy entails. Accessible in-person and via Zoom, with a reception after.Refreshments will be…OCPD Office Hours: Negotiating
Audience: Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Social and Population Sciences
| 1 - 2 p.m. PT
Join this open discussion with OCPD staff where we'll answer your questions about how to negotiate for what you want once you have a job offer. Whether you have questions or want to just listen, we invite you to come!Registration opens on Handshake on October 20, 2026.Note: This office hours is a complement to our "Lunch-and-Learn: How to Negotiate" workshop on November 3.Office Hours with OCPDOffice hours are held at least twice monthly, with virtual options and in-person events at the Mission…SOM PRIME US & SJV Building Strategic Mentor Networks Class
Audience: Medicine
| 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Are you making the most of your mentorship network to support your professional goals?This interactive session is designed to help SOM PRIME students take a strategic approach to building, evaluating, and strengthening their mentorship networks. Students will explore different types of mentors, identify gaps in their current networks, and practice communicating their professional interests and mentorship goals. They will also learn strategies for leveraging existing relationships and adapting…Agilent User Meeting and Networking Happy Hour
Audience: Basic and Biomedical Sciences
| 1 - 5 p.m. PT
Learn more and registerJoin this Agilent User Group Meeting focused on advancing cell biology research with the Seahorse XF, xCELLigence, and BioTek Cytation platforms. The program will feature presentations from scientists at UCSF showcasing innovative applications and research insights, as well as best practices from Agilent experts. This meeting provides a unique opportunity to learn from peers, explore new capabilities, and enhance the impact of your cell biology studies. Make sure to stay…AMCP/OCPD Fall Roundtable
Audience: Pharmacy
| 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Join UCSF AMCP and OCPD for an evening of networking with healthcare industry professionals at the Fall Roundtable Event on November 13th!Attendees will get to hear from professionals working in career pathways such as managed care/industry and be treated to a light dinner.Register via HandshakeFlagship Pioneering Fellowship Info Session
Audience: Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Social and Population Sciences
| 4 - 5 p.m. PT
Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies that change the world, including Moderno, Terrana Biosciences, and Lila Sciences. We bring bold, creative scientific minds together with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps. The Flagship Pioneering Fellowship is a paid, full-time summer Fellowship (June-August) that provides an unparalleled opportunity for creative, entrepreneurial scientists to immerse themselves in Flagship's…Chalk Talk Series: Session 5
Audience: Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Social and Population Sciences
| 4:00-5:00 p.m.
The Chalk Talk Series is back and takes place the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 4:00–5:00 PM in Sandler 438.UCSF’s Career and Professional Development Team for Researchers is supporting the Chalk Talk Series, helping us expand access to experiential learning resources for graduate students and postdocs. As part of this support, snacks will be provided at every meeting—so please join us for lively discussions, thoughtful questions, and good company (with food!).Please reach out to…OCPD Office Hours (for Graduate Students and Postdocs)
Audience: Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Social and Population Sciences
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for office hours! Bring an application you are working on, questions on any subject, or just pop in to say hi. Depending on attendance, you can meet with our staff in small groups or individually. Our office hours are casually structured to get you immediate support—feel free to arrive late and/or leave early.Registration opens on Handshake on November 2, 2026. Office Hours with OCPDOffice hours are held at least twice monthly, with virtual options and in-person events at the…Date TBA: Visa Considerations for Private Industry (with ISSO)
Audience: Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Social and Population Sciences
| TBD
Description TBA. This event will take place in November (date is still pending). Registration will open on Handshake two weeks before the final event date. MIND Program Info Session
Audience: Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Social and Population Sciences
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. PT
Registration will open on Handshake two weeks before the event date. Description TBA.