Dear UCSF Community,

As 2024 draws to a close, I want to thank everyone in our UCSF community for your collaborative work in advancing our mission. I am filled with gratitude and appreciation for your dedication, leadership, and innovation across education, research, and patient care.

Your commitment is reflected in the many milestones that we have achieved together. Please take a moment to read more about our 2024 highlights, which include launching interdisciplinary programs that prepare learners to address the health challenges of the future, investing in the expansion of UCSF Health, and making research discoveries that could transform health sciences.

Looking ahead to 2025, I am excited to see the opportunities across UCSF to accomplish many more advancements in the pursuit of our shared mission.

From me and my family, I wish you and your loved ones a joyful, safe, and healthy holiday season.

Warmest wishes,

Sam Hawgood, MBBS
Chancellor
Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Distinguished Professor