Events & Workshops

Last Updated: May 23, 2025 2:19:42 PM PDT

We coordinate a range of activities designed to strengthen UC San Diego's ecosystem of research leadership and connect investigators with strategic research partners, stakeholders, and funders. Below are highlights of upcoming and past events and workshops.

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Upcoming Events

Getting Familiar with DoD Medical Priorities

Tuesday, July 15 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Zoom Webinar Registration: Register Here

This session will provide an up-to-date look at evolving DoD medical research priorities, structural changes within the Military Health System and Defense Health Agency, and implications of the FY26 federal budget. Attendees will gain clarity on funding pathways and strategies for effectively engaging with DoD biomedical programs.

Past Events

Research Leadership

Building a Diversified Research Funding Portfolio

February 25, 2025

Gain insights and resources to build a diversified research funding portfolio, with expert perspectives on corporate, foundation, and federal funding in Health and Marine Sciences.

Recording

Compelling Research Advocacy and Communication with Policymakers and Funders

January 23, 2025

An interactive workshop with UC San Diego's Federal Government and Research Relations and the Research Communications Program to equip faculty with practical strategies to translate complex scientific goals into clear, compelling messages for funding agencies and policymakers, enhancing their ability to advocate for research support through audience-centered, impactful communication.

UC San Diego Today

Pathways to Research Leadership

April 9, 2024

UC San Diego Vice Chancellor for Research, Corinne Peek-Asa, moderated a panel discussion with center directors and leaders of other large-scale research initiatives who shared their pathways to their research-leadership roles and offered practical advice to emerging research leaders.

Recording

Summary – Advice for leading large-scale research

Research Convenings

Strategizing for Organoid Innovation

May 13, 2025

Organoid researchers connect to strategize on charting the path forward for UC San Diego's organoid research, innovation, and collaborations.

Advancing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research and Impacts

December 3, 2024

UC San Diego researchers come together for interdisciplinary exchange, spotlighting AI developments and applications across AI foundations and infrastructure, health, environment, and equity to foster collaboration and drive future research.