UC Davis Health
School of Medicine
Office of Research

Featured Events

Our events celebrate excellence in UC Davis research.

Annual cancer research symposium held in a small theater room.

The School of Medicine Office of Research hosts two research celebration events annually and participates in UC Davis research events.  

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    Convergence Research Celebration

    Held in the spring on the Davis campus, this event celebrates the collaboration between School of Medicine researchers and those from different departments and schools at UC Davis.

    2026 date TBD!

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    School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine Research Day

    Reaching Across the Causeway highlights joint projects and opportunities for School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine research.

    Thank you for your attendance! The next Reaching Across the Causeway will be held in 2025.

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    School of Medicine Annual Research Celebration

    Held in the fall on the Sacramento campus, this event celebrates the accomplishments of School of Medicine researchers of the most recent fiscal year.

    Join us on October 28, 2025!

    Event registration
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    School of Medicine Impact Symposia

    • Microbial Pathogenesis in the Microbiome Era
      August 25-26, 2025
      Conference Center, University of California Davis 
    • Activating Evidence-Based Policymaking to Improve Health and Health Equity Symposium
      • October 2025
    • Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium
      • October 21 & 22, 2025